Operation
Engine compartment
Closing
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level with the
control system (R 500 only)
Warning!
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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
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the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hand or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
the vehicle is new
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with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been
stationary for at least 5 minutes with
the engine turned off
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Make sure the hood is securely engaged be-
fore driving. Do not continue driving if the
hood can no longer engage after 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.
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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.
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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 39).
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Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
The standard display (୴ page 166)
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.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz V251, Mercedes-Benz R320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz R500, Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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