Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Руководство оператора

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Slowly slide oil dipstick
:
into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark
=
and
MAX mark
;
, the oil level is correct.
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If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
=
or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
Adding engine oil
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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts.
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 that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
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using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R
replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacement specified by
the service system has been exceeded
R
using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil cap
X
Turn cap
:
counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X
Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
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Replace cap
:
on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X
Check the oil level again with the oil
dipstick (
Y
page 295).
Further information on engine oil
(
Y
page 365).
Additional service products
Checking the coolant level
G
WARNING
In order to avoid any potentially serious burns:
R
use extreme caution when opening the
hood if there are any signs of steam or
coolant leaking from the cooling system, or
if the coolant temperature display indicates
that the coolant is overheated.
R
do not remove the pressure cap on the
coolant reservoir if the coolant temperature
is above 158 ‡ (70 †). Allow the engine to
cool down before removing the cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is
under pressure.
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Engine compartment
Maintenance and care