Operation
Engine compartment
Adding engine oil
Transmission fluid level
Warning!
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Unscrew cap 2 from the filler neck.
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. The transmission has a per-
manent supply of automatic transmission
fluid.
Add oil. Be careful not to overfill with
oil.
In order to avoid any possibly serious burns:
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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 in-
dicates that the coolant is overheated.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
coming into contact with the ground or wa-
ter.
If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear
shifting malfunctions, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center check
the automatic transmission.
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Do not remove pressure cap on coolant
reservoir if engine temperature is above
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194°F
(90°C). Allow engine to cool
Excessive oil must be siphoned or
drained off. It could cause damage to
the engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Coolant level
down before removing cap. The coolant
reservoir contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze.
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Using a rag, slowly open the cap approx-
When checking the coolant level
imately 1⁄ turn to relieve excess pres-
2
The oil dipstick 1 tube allows for drain-
ing of oil by using a suction device.
sure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot fluid and steam will be blown out un-
der pressure.
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the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
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the engine must be cool. The coolant
level should reach the COLD LEVEL
mark in the reservoir.
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Screw cap 2 back on the filler neck.
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene gly-
col which may burn if it comes into con-
tact with hot engine parts.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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