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Maintenance and Car Care
Checking the engine oil level
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Check the oil level regularly. It is best to do this
when refuelling and before extended journeys.
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Please observe the chapter “NOTES ON
MAINTENANCE” on Page 261.
If the oil level is too low, this is indicated by the
oil-warning light lighting up on the multi-purpose
display.
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Check the oil level using the oil dipstick as
soon as possible and add engine oil if neces-
sary.
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For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display: Please observe the
chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING MESSAGES”
on Page 147.
Note on operation
If the engine compartment lid is opened and oil is
not added, the warning message appears again
after approximately 100 km (60 miles).
Warning!
Risk of injury. The radiator fans can start
running as a function of temperature, even
with the engine switched off.
Risk of burning from hot parts in engine
compartment.
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Exercise extreme caution when working on the
engine compartment.
Preconditions for measuring the oil level
correctly
– Vehicle must be level.
– Engine must be switched off and at operating
temperature.
– Before the oil-level measurement, allow the
engine oil to flow back into the oil pan for
around 3 minutes.
Checking oil level with the oil dipstick
1. Pull out the oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean,
lint-free cloth.
2. Push oil dipstick fully home, withdraw again
and read off the oil level.
The oil level must never fall below or
exceed the MIN and MAX marks on the
dipstick.
The difference between the marks is approx.
1.5 litres.
3. Push oil dipstick in as far as the stop.
MAX marking
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Do not top up engine oil.
MIN marking
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Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil-level warning
