Dipstick - Mercedes-Benz V-Class Series 2015 Operating Instructions Manual

Display message
Waiting period for engine oil level
not observed
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Action: repeat the engine oil measurement
after about 5 minutes if the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
X
Repeat the engine oil measurement after
about 30 minutes if the engine is not at
normal operating temperature.
Display message
Engine oil level Not when engine run‐
ning
X
Action: switch off the engine when it is at
normal operating temperature and wait
approximately 5 minutes before measuring
the engine oil level.
Display message
Engine oil level System inoperative
Engine oil level measurement is malfunction-
ing.
X
Action: check the engine oil level using the
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oil dipstick ( page 301).
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Have the oil level display checked at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Only check the oil level when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
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Stop your vehicle on level ground, as far away
from traffic as possible.
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Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
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Switch off the engine.
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Wait 5 minutes.
Engine compartment
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Open the bonnet (
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Pull out oil dipstick :.
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Wipe oil dipstick : using a lint-free cloth.
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Insert oil dipstick : back into the guide tube
as far as it will go and remove it again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is adequate.
X
If the oil level has dropped to or below mini-
mum mark =, open cap ? and top up the
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engine oil ( page 301).
The difference in quantity between marks ;
and = is approximately 2 litres.
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Close the bonnet.
Topping up the engine oil
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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil does not spill out
over the filler neck. Allow the engine to cool
down and thoroughly clean the components
that have come into contact with engine oil
before you start the engine.
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Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment.
Do not add too much oil. Topping up with too
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much engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
! Do not use any additives with the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Observe the information regarding approved
motor oil under "Service products and capaci-
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ties" ( page 348).
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Open the bonnet (
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Unscrew and remove cap ?.
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Top up the engine oil.
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Fit cap ? on the filler neck and tighten.
When doing so, make sure that the cap
engages correctly.
page 299).
page 299).
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301