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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next
to the filler neck. Let the engine cool down
and thoroughly clean the engine oil off the
components before starting the engine.
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Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
!
Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system.
A list of the engine oils and oil filters that
have been tested and approved in accord-
ance with Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
Service Products is available at any author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or dam-
age to the exhaust system:
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Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the ser-
vice system
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Replacement of engine oil and oil filter
after the replacement interval specified
by the service system has expired
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Use of engine oil additives
!
Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil cap
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Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove
it.
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Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
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Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
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Check the oil level again with the oil dipstick
(Y page 241).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 300).
Checking and adding other service
products
Checking coolant level
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very
hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down
and touch only the components described in
the following.
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WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off.
There is a risk of injury.
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Engine compartment
Maintenance and care
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