Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 284

282 Maintenance and care
Reduce engine oil level
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the oil level in the multifunction display is
orange and lies above "MAX": drain off excess
engine oil.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
For engine oil level switch on
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on the ignition in order to check the engine
oil level.
Engine oil level System
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defective or not connected. Visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
Engine oil level currently
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the bonnet.
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Vehicles with cold oil level displays: the oil
level is automatically displayed on the multi‐
function display after the vehicle has been
non-operational for an extended period. If it
is not possible to measure the engine oil
level, a relevant message will appear.
Topping up the engine oil
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only
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touch component parts described in the
following.
& WARNING Danger of burns when open‐
ing the bonnet
If you open the engine bonnet when the
engine has overheated or during a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
operating fluids.
Before opening the bonnet, allow the
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engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine com‐
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partment, keep the engine bonnet
closed and call the fire service.
If you have to carry out any work in the engine
compartment, touch only the following compo‐
nents:
bonnet
R
engine oil filler opening cap
R
washer fluid reservoir cap
R
coolant expansion reservoir cap
R
and the bar displaying
ignition: switch
inoperative: sensor is
inoperative: close
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite.
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
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next to the filler opening.
Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
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oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
* NOTE Engine damage due to incorrect oil
filter, incorrect oil or additive
Do not use engine oil or an oil filter with
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specifications deviating from those
required for the prescribed service
intervals.
Mercedes-Benz recommends using original or
tested replacement and service parts.
Do not change the engine oil or oil filter
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in order to set change intervals longer
than those prescribed.
Do not use any additive.
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Follow the instructions on the service
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interval display for changing the engine
oil.
* NOTE Damage caused by topping up too
much engine oil
Too much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil removed at a
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qualified specialist workshop.