Additives - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Engine compartment
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engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
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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.
Oil dipstick and engine oil filler neck
Only check the oil level when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
X
possible on level ground.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
X
away.
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait 5 minutes.
X
Open the hood (
X
Y
Pull out oil dipstick :.
X
Wipe oil dipstick : using a lint-free cloth.
X
Insert oil dipstick : back into the guide tube
X
as far as it will go and remove it again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is adequate.
If the oil level has dropped to or below mini-
X
mum mark =, open cap ? and add engine oil
( page 244).
Y
The difference in quantity between marks ;
and = is approximately 2 US quarts (2 liters).
Close the hood.
X
page 242).
Adding engine oil
G
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.
G
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.
G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents 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 com-
ponents 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.
!
Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
!
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.