Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
Engine compartment
i
The difference in volume between the lower
mark and the upper mark is approximately
2 litres.
Topping up the engine oil
Example (S 500)
1
Filler neck cap
왘
Unscrew cap
1
on the filler neck and
remove.
왘
Top up with the amount of engine oil re-
quired.
!
Have excess oil siphoned off. There is a risk
of damage to the engine or the catalytic convert-
er if there is excess oil in the engine.
왘
Screw cap
1
onto the filler neck.
There is no need for you to check the oil
level in the automatic transmission. In the
event of oil loss or problems with gear
shifts, have the automatic transmission
checked at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
There is no need for you to check the oil
level in the ABC system. In the event of vis-
ible oil loss or malfunction messages in the
display, have the ABC system checked at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Coolant consists of water and antifreeze or
corrosion inhibitor. Only check the coolant
level when the vehicle is on a level surface
and the engine has cooled down.
G
Risk of injury
Engine oil and some engine components can
become very hot. To avoid the risk of burns,
only touch those components described in
the Owner’s Manual and observe the rele-
vant safety notes.
P01.00-2719-31
H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to
spill any. Oil must not be allowed to escape
into the soil or waterways. You would other-
wise be damaging the environment.
Oil level in the automatic
transmission
Oil level in the ABC system*
Coolant
G
Risk of injury
The cooling system is pressurised. There-
fore, only unscrew the cap once the engine
has cooled down. You could otherwise be
scalded by hot coolant.