Maintenance - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Overview of the engine compartment
Euro 6 engine
Coolant expansion tank cap (
:
®
AdBlue filler neck cap (
;
Engine oil filler neck cap (
=
Brake fluid expansion tank cap
?
Y
( page 246)
Washer fluid reservoir cap (
A
Regularly check the fluid level and the assembly
for leaks. If you detect fluid loss, e.g. oil flecks on
the vehicle parking space, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
Engine oil
General notes
! Engine oil gets dirty in the course of opera-
tion and its quality and volume are gradually
diminished. Regularly check the oil level, and
top up or have it replaced as needed.
Observe the information on engine oils and oil
consumption in the "Technical data" section
Y
( page 301) and in the Maintenance Booklet.
You can check the oil level in the engine:
on the display of the on-board computer (vehi-
R
cles with a diesel engine)
with the oil dipstick
R
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick can be
found in various locations.
Checking the oil level shown in the dis-
play
If at extremely low temperatures no engine oil
level is displayed after 5 minutes, repeat the
engine oil level check after another 5 minutes.
Y
page 245)
Y
page 142)
Y
page 243)
Y
page 247)
Engine compartment
If an oil level reading is still not displayed, check
the engine oil level with the dipstick
Y
( page 244). Have the engine oil level checked
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Only check the oil level when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait 5 minutes.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
The display is activated.
X Vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
press the 4 menu button on the instrument
Y
cluster ( page 33) repeatedly until the dis-
play shows the 1 symbol.
--:--
The display message appears in the
display while the engine oil level measure-
ment is running.
X
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons:
press the Ë service button on the instrument
Y
cluster ( page 33).
Engine oil level Measuring
The 4
in progress
display message appears in the
display while the engine oil level measure-
ment is in progress.
Display message for vehicles without steer-
ing-wheel buttons: the display may show the
following messages after the engine oil level
measurement.
Action
1
X
OK
Do not top up oil.
X
– 1.0 ltr
Top up with the amount of
oil shown (
– 1.5 ltr
X
Check the engine oil level
again after a few minutes.
– 2.0 ltr
HI
The oil level is too high.
X
Have excess oil siphoned
off.
Display message for vehicles with steering-
wheel buttons: the display may show the fol-
lowing messages after the engine oil level meas-
urement.
Action
1
X
Engine oil Do not top up oil.
level OK
243
Y
page 245).
Z