Engine Oil; Checking The Oil Level Using The Oil Dipstick; Closing The Hood - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 Operator's Manual

Engine compartment
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Make sure that the windshield wipers are
X
switched off.
Pull release lever : on the hood.
X
The hood is released.
Reach into the gap between the hood and
X
the radiator trim and press hood catch
lever ; to the left.
Raise the hood.
X
Pull support strut ? out of bracket A.
X
Lift up support strut ? and insert it into yel-
X
low retaining clip =.

Closing the hood

Raise the hood slightly and, at the same
X
time, remove support strut ? from yellow
retaining clip =.
Swing support strut ? down and press it
X
into bracket A until it engages.
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
X
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
X
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Do not press the hood
closed. Open the hood again and close it
with a little more force.

Engine oil

General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
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 tem-
R
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carry-
ing out the measurement
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.