Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 234

Reach into the gap, push lever
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net catch to the left and lift the bonnet.
When the bonnet has opened around 40 cm,
it will be automatically opened and held by
the gas pressure spring dampers.
Closing the bonnet
& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials in the engine compartment or
on the exhaust system
Flammable materials may ignite.
Ensure that there are no flammable
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external materials in the engine com‐
partment or on the exhaust system
after maintenance work has been car‐
ried out.
* NOTE Damage to the bonnet due to
pressing it closed manually
Pushing the bonnet closed with your hands
could damage it.
To close the bonnet, let it drop from the
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specified height.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a height
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of approximately 30 cm, applying a little force
as you let it go.
If the bonnet remains slightly open, open it
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again and let it fall, applying slightly more
force as you let it go, until it engages.
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level with on-board com‐
puter (engine without oil dipstick)
Requirements:
R
R
R
R
Depending on the driving profile, the oil level can
be displayed only after a driving time of up to
2 of the bon‐
30 minutes and only when the ignition is
switched on.
On-board computer:
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One of the following messages appears on
the display of the on-board computer:
Engine oil level Measurement in progress...
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Engine oil level OK
The bar for displaying the oil level on the display
is green and is between "min" and "max".
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Engine oil level Warm up engine
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Engine oil level Correct measurement only if vehi-
cle is on level ground
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Engine oil level Add 1,0 l
The bar for displaying the oil level on the display
is orange and is below "min".
The oil level is too low.
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Engine oil level Reduce oil level
The bar for displaying the oil level on the display
is orange and is above "max".
The oil level is too high.
Maintenance and care 231
The engine oil level is determined during driv‐
ing.
The engine is at normal operating tempera‐
ture.
The vehicle is level during the measuring
process.
The bonnet is not open.
Service Engine oil level
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Measurement of the oil level not yet possible.
Repeat the query after driving for a maximum
of 30 minutes.
Do not top up oil. The engine oil level is cor‐
rect.
Warm up the engine to operating tempera‐
ture.
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Add 1 l of engine oil (
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