Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 279

! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
Example
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
X
turned off.
Pull release lever : on the hood.
X
The hood is released.
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch han-
X
dle ; up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
X
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
X
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Engine compartment
Radiator
Do not cover up the radiator, such as with a
thermal mat or insect protection cover. The
readings of the on-board-diagnostic system
may otherwise be inaccurate. Some of these
readings are required by law and must be
accurate at all times.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R
the engine should be switched off for
R
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
all vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG C 63/C
R
63S): the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait approximately
30 minutes before carrying out the meas-
urement.
The oil level of the Mercedes-AMG C 63/C63
S must only be checked when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG C 63/C
63S):
G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
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