Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Руководство оператора

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Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level using the oil
dipstick
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
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Let the engine cool down and only
touch the component parts described
as follows.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
installed in the engine compartment in different
locations.
Waiting time before checking the oil level:
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Engine at normal operating temperature: five
minutes.
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Engine not at normal operating temperature
(e.g. the engine was only started briefly): 30
minutes.
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Park the vehicle on a flat surface.
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Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe off.
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Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again after
approximately three seconds.
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Oil level is correct: oil level is between 2
and 3 .
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Oil level too low: oil level is at 3 or
below.
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Oil level too high: oil level is above 2 .
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If the oil level is too low, add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of
engine oil.
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If the oil level is too high, drain off excess
engine oil. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
Adding engine oil
&
WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
#
Let the engine cool down and only
touch the component parts described
as follows.
&
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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