Engine Compartment; Checking The Oil Level - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
X
turned off.
Pull release lever : on the hood.
X
The hood is released.
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
X
handle ; up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.

Engine compartment

Closing the hood
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
X
of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
X
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover
the radiator, for example with a winter front
or bug cover. The readings of the on-board-
diagnostic system may otherwise be
inaccurate. Some of these readings are
required by law and must be accurate at all
times.
Engine oil
General notes
G
WARNING
Hybrid vehicles: be sure to read the "HYBRID"
supplement. Otherwise, you could fail to
recognize dangers.
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil
over a distance of 600 miles (1,000 km). The
oil consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R
the engine should be switched off for
R
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
if the engine is not at normal operating
R
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
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