Engine compartment
323
Closing
Checking engine oil level
G Warning!
X Open the hood (Y page 322).
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. 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.
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 Unscrew oil filler cap: with integrated oil
dipstick.
X Wipe oil dipstick clean.
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.
X Screw filler cap: back on as far as it will
go.
X Unscrew oil filler cap: once more and
read the oil dipstick.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark= and upper (max)
mark; of oil dipstick:.
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
i The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.6 US qt. (1.5 l).
is driven frequently at higher engine speeds. X If necessary, add engine oil.
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.”
(
Y page 425).
!
Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies. For information on messages in the
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the “Practical hints” section
(Y page 383).
Adding engine oil
For further information contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters, contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
visit http://www.MBUSA.com (USA
only).
Notes on checking engine oil level
X Park the vehicle on level ground.
X Turn off the engine at operating
temperature after 30 seconds of idling.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C197 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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