Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 370

Engine compartment
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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 does not spill out
over the filler neck. Allow the engine to cool
down and thoroughly clean the components
that have come into contact with engine oil
before you start the engine.
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Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
using engine oils and oil filters that have
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not been specifically approved for the
service system
changing the engine oil and oil filter after
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missing the change interval required by
the service system
using engine oil additives
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! Do not add too much oil. Topping up with
too much engine oil can result in damage
to the engine or to the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil filler cap
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Turn cap : anti-clockwise and remove it.
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Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, top up with 1.0 l of
engine oil.
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Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks securely into
place.
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Check the oil level again with the oil dip-
stick ( Y page 367).
For further information on engine oil, see
( Y page 474).
Other service products
Checking the coolant level
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the following compo-
nents.
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WARNING
The engine cooling system is under pressure,
particularly if the engine is warm. You could
be scalded by hot coolant spraying out when
opening the cap. There is a danger of injury.