Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in
the following.
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
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Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next to the filler opening.
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Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an
incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or addi‐
tives
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Do not use engine oils or oil filters
which do not correspond to the specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed for the
service intervals.
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Follow the instructions on the service
interval display for changing the engine
oil and observe the prescribed change
intervals.
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Do not use additives.
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NOTE Damage caused by refilling too
much engine oil
Too much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic converter.
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Have excess engine oil removed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
% Depending on driving style, the vehicle con‐
sumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liter) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
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Depending on the engine, the cap may be
installed in the engine compartment in dif‐
ferent locations.
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Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove
it.
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Add engine oil.
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Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
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Check the oil level again (
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