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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.
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Only use engine oils and oil filters that have
been approved for vehicles with a service sys-
tem. You can obtain a list of the engine oils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord-
ance 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 not
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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
Turn cap : anti-clockwise and remove it.
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Top up the engine oil.
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If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, top up with 1.0 l of engine oil.
Replace cap : on the filler neck and tighten
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clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks securely into
place.
Check the oil level again with the oil dipstick
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(
page 375).
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For further information on engine oil, see
(
page 439).
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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 components descri-
bed in the following.
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WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised, particu-
larly when the engine is warm. If you open the
cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant
sprays out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Open
the cap slowly to release the pressure.
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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