Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011, Operator'S Manual

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If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature (e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly): repeat the measurement
after about 30 minutes.
If the
Engine Oil Level Not Measurable
With Running Engine
message appears:
X
Switch off the engine.
X
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: wait about five minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
i If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the
%
button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Adding engine oil
H
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters which
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. A list of the engine oils and
oil filters that have been tested and
approved according to the Mercedes-Benz
specifications for service products can be
found on the Internet at
http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only). Further
information on tested and approved engine
oils and oil filters can be obtained from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following causes engine failure or
damage to the exhaust system:
R
using engine oils and oil filters that are
not specifically approved for the service
system
R
replacing the engine oil and oil filter after
having exceeded the interval for
replacement prescribed by the
maintenance system
R
using engine oil additives
Engine oil cap (example)
Engine oil cap (AMG vehicles, example: 8-cylinder
engine)
X
Turn cap
:
counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X
Add the amount of oil required.
Observe the specifications in the on-board
computer when doing so or fill carefully to the
maximum mark on the oil dipstick.
i
Vehicles with a dipstick: the difference in
quantity between the MIN mark and the
MAX mark on the dipstick is (depending on
the engine) approximately 1.6 to
2.1 US qt (1.5 to 2 l).
i AMG vehicles with 8-cylinder engines: the
difference in quantity between the MIN
mark and the MAX mark on the dipstick is
approximately 1.6 US qt (1.5 l).
! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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