Mercedes-Benz GLS 2020 Operator's Manual page 425

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.
Plug-in hybrid: be sure to observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐
nize dangers.
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 ( page 424).
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Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
installed in the engine compartment in different
locations.
Maintenance and care 423
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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Pull oil dipstick 1 out and wipe off.
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