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must have been stationary for at least
accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
5
minutes with the engine turned off.
Checking engine oil level
X Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm).
X Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
X Open the hood (Y page 222).
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.
Radiator
i Vehicles with diesel engine:
Example illustration: Gasoline engine
Do not cover the radiator, for example with
a winter front or bug cover. Otherwise the
readings of the on-board diagnostic system
may be inaccurate. Some of theses
readings are required by law and must be
accurate at all times.
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine consumes will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption can
occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle
is driven frequently at higher engine speeds.
Example illustration: Diesel engine
X Pull out oil dipstick:.
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
X Wipe oil dipstick: clean.
X Fully insert oil dipstick: into the dipstick
guide tube.
!
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.
X Pull out oil dipstick: again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark= and upper (max)
mark; of oil dipstick:.
For further information contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
Notes on checking engine oil level
When checking the oil level the vehicle must
be parked on level ground and the vehicle
X If necessary, add engine oil.
Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
Model Year | 2010 |
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