Mercedes-Benz V 200 d, Operating Instructions Manual

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Overview of the engine compartment
:
Engine oil filler neck cap (
Y
page 338)
;
Brake fluid reservoir cap (
Y
page 342)
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Coolant expansion tank cap (
Y
page 340)
?
Washer fluid reservoir cap (
Y
page 342)
Regularly check the fluid level and the assembly
for leaks. If you detect fluid loss, e.g. oil flecks on
the vehicle parking space, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
Engine oil
General notes
! Engine oil gets dirty in the course of opera-
tion and its quality and volume are gradually
diminished. Regularly check the oil level, and
top up or have it replaced as needed.
Observe the information on approved engine
oils and oil consumption under "Service Prod-
ucts and Capacities" (
Y
page 390).
You can check the oil level in the engine:
R
on the display of the on-board computer
R
with the oil dipstick
Checking the engine oil level electroni-
cally
If at extremely low temperatures no engine oil
level is displayed after five minutes, repeat the
engine oil level check after another five minutes.
If an oil level reading is still not displayed, check
the engine oil level with the dipstick
(
Y
page 339). Have the engine oil level checked
at a qualified specialist workshop.
To check the level, the ignition must be turned
on and the engine must be shut off once it rea-
ches operating temperature. The vehicle must
be parked on a level surface. Use the steering
wheel buttons.
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait for five minutes.
Wait 5 minutes.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press
ò
to call up the list of menus.
X
Use the
9
or
:
button to select the
Service
menu.
X
Press the
a
button.
X
Use the
9
or
:
button to select
Engine oil level
.
X
Press the
a
button.
The
Engine oil level Measuring now
Measurement accurate only if vehi‐
cle is level
display message appears in
the display while the engine oil level meas-
urement is in progress.
The display may show the following messages
after the engine oil level measurement.
Display message
Engine oil level OK –
X
Action: do not top up oil.
Display message
Add X.X l engine oil when next refu‐
elling
–
X
Top up with the amount of oil X.X l shown
(
Y
page 340).
X
Action: check the engine oil level again
after a few minutes.
Display message
Engine oil level Reduce oil level
–
The oil level is too high.
X
Action: have excess oil siphoned off.
Display message
For engine oil level turn on igni‐
tion
–
X Action: turn the key to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
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Engine compartment
Maintenance and care