Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2019 Operator's Manual page 343

Push handle 1 of the hood catch upwards
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and lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm).
To close: lower the hood and let it fall from a
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height of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
If the hood can still be lifted slightly, open
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the hood again and close it with a little more
force until it engages correctly.
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level using the oil
dipstick
& 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.
Requirements:
The engine must have an oil dipstick. If not,
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the engine oil level can be checked only with
the on-board computer (
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Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
installed in the engine compartment in different
locations.
The waiting time before checking the oil level
when the engine is at normal operating tempera‐
ture is five minutes.
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
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page 342).
Pull oil dipstick
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Slowly slide oil dipstick
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tube to the stop, and take it out again after
approximately three seconds.
Oil level is correct: oil level is between
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and 3.
Oil level too low: oil level is at
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below.
Maintenance and care 341
1 out and wipe off.
1 into the guide
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3 or