Mercedes-Benz GLA Series Operator's Manual page 234

232 Maintenance and care
Push yellow handle 1 on the hood catch to
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the left as far as it will go (palm downwards).
Lift the hood until it is automatically raised
by the pneumatic spring.
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 force
until it engages correctly.
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level using the on-
board computer
Requirements:
The engine has been warmed up.
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The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
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The engine is running at idle speed.
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The engine oil level is determined during driving.
Determining the engine oil level can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style.
On-board computer:
Service Engine Oil Level
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You will see one of the following messages on
the multifunction display:
Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurement
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of the oil level is not yet possible.
Repeat the request after a maximum of
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30 minutes' driving.
Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for
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indicating the oil level on the multifunction
display is green and is between "min" and
"max": the oil level is correct.
Engine Oil Level Add 1,1 qts. and the bar dis‐
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play for indicating the oil level on the multi‐
function display is orange and is below "min":
Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil.
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Reduce Engine Oil Level and the bar display
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for indicating the oil level on the multifunc‐
tion display is orange and is above "max":
Drain off any excess engine oil that has been
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added. To do so, consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On
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Switch on the ignition to check the engine oil
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level.
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: The oil
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level sensor is defective or not connected.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail.
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Close the hood.
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