Mercedes-Benz GLA Series Operator's Manual page 235

Adding engine oil
& 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.
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
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next to the filler opening.
Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
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oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an
incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or addi‐
tives
Do not use engine oils or oil filters
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which do not correspond to the specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed for the
service intervals.
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
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order to achieve longer change intervals
than prescribed.
Do not use additives.
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Follow the instructions in the service
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interval display regarding the oil
change.
* NOTE Damage caused by refilling too
much engine oil
Too much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil removed at a
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qualified specialist workshop.
Maintenance and care 233
Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove
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it.
Add engine oil.
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Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise until it
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engages.
Check the oil level again ( page 232).
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