Engine Compartment - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Opening the hood
The release lever on the hood is in the footwell
on the left-hand side of the vehicle when
viewed in the direction of travel.
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
X
switched off.
Pull release lever : on the hood.
X
The hood is released.
Lift the hood slightly.
X
Push the handle of hood catch ; in the
X
direction of the arrow and lift the hood.
Closing the hood
G WARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when
the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving.

Engine compartment

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.
Engine oil
Notes on the oil level
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
G 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.
Example: oil dipstick
275
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