Operation
Engine compartment
Closing
Engine oil
Warning!
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Warning!
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The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Higher oil consumption can
occur when
If you see flames or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheated, do not open the hood. Move
away from vehicle and do not open the hood
until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call the fire department.
Be careful that you do not close the hood on
anyone.
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the vehicle is new
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proximately 1 ft. (30 cm).
the vehicle is driven frequently at high-
er engine speeds
The hood will lock audibly.
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Warning!
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Check to make sure that the hood is
fully closed.
Checking engine oil level
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage
it is dangerous to touch any components (ig-
nition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system
If you can raise the hood at a point
above the headlamps, then it is not
properly closed. Open it again and let it
drop with somewhat greater force.
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must:
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be parked on level ground
be at normal operating temperature
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with the engine running
while starting the engine
have been stationary for at least five
minutes with the engine turned off
if ignition is “on” and the engine is
cranked manually
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz S430, Mercedes-Benz S500, Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S600 |
Model Year | 2003 |
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