Operation
Engine compartment
Closing
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level with the
control system (ML 500 only)
Warning!
G
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption
can occur when
When checking the oil level
ț
the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
the vehicle is new
ț
with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been
stationary for at least 5 minutes with
the engine turned off
ț
ț
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do not continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage af-
ter an accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
ț
with the engine not at operating tem-
perature yet, the vehicle must have
been stationary for at least 30 minutes
with the engine turned off
i Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
̈
Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 1 ft (30 cm).
To check the engine oil level via the
multifunction display, do the following:
The hood will lock audibly.
More information on this subject is available at
any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Switch on the ignition (୴ page 40).
̈
̈
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
The standard display (୴ page 154)
should appear in the multifunction
display.
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.
358
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(2 votes, average: 4 out of 4)
Automotive readers have rated 2007 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI ML350 ML500 ML63 AMG Owners Manual 4.0 out of 4.0 based on 2 product reviews.