Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 230

Engine compartment
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If the Engine Oil Level Not Measurable
with Running Engine
Switch off the engine.
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If the engine is at normal operating tem-
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perature: wait about five minutes before car-
rying out the measurement.
If the engine is not at normal operating
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temperature: e.g. if the engine was only star-
ted briefly, wait approximately 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
If you wish to cancel the measurement, press
the 9 or : button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Adding engine oil
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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 accordance with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system:
Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
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not been expressly approved for the service
system
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter after
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the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired
Use of engine oil additives
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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.
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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.
message appears:
Example: engine oil cap
Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove it.
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Add the amount of engine oil required.
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Observe the specifications in the on-board com-
puter when doing so or fill carefully to the max-
imum mark on the oil dipstick.
The difference between the minimum mark and
the maximum mark on the oil dipstick is approx-
imately 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Replace cap : on the filler neck and tighten
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clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
Further information on engine oil (
Additional service products
Important safety notes
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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
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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