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Operation
Engine compartment
Checking the engine oil level with the
oil dipstick (S 430, S 500, and
S 55 AMG only)
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must
be parked on level ground
be at normal operating temperature
have been stationary for at least five
minutes with the engine turned off
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The engine oil level can be checked by
either the oil dipstick or via the multi-
function display in the instrument clus-
ter ( page 274). The amount of engine
oil needed is shown more precisely in
the multifunction display.
To check the engine oil level with the oil
dipstick, do the following:
Open the hood ( page 272).
Pull out oil dipstick 1 ( page 277).
Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
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Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dip-
stick guide tube.
Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after ap-
proximately three seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
Oil dipstick
The oil level is correct when it is between
the lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the oil dipstick.
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The filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil see ( page 277).
For more information on engine, see the
"Technical data" section ( page 391) and
( page 393).
For more information on messages in the
display concerning engine oil, see the
"Practical hints" section ( page 326).
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