G
WARNING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer available if:
R
the engine is not running
R
the brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning
R
there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system
When your vehicle is towed away or towed
started, you may require considerably more
effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of
an accident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before being
towed away or tow started, make sure the
steering moves freely.
X
Pull oil dipstick
:
out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X
Wipe off oil dipstick
:
.
X
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.
X
If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
=
or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) of engine oil.
Adding engine oil
G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very
hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down
and touch only the components described in
the following.
G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next
to the filler neck. Let the engine cool down
and thoroughly clean the engine oil off the
components before starting the engine.
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.
!
Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system.
A list of the engine oils and oil filters that
have been tested and approved in accord-
ance with Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Service Products is available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or dam-
age to the exhaust system:
R
Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the ser-
vice system
R
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter
after the replacement interval specified
by the service system has expired
R
Use of 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.
Engine compartment
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Mainten
ance
and
care
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