Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual page 255

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.
Closing the hood
Lower the hood and let it drop from a height
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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 hood is closed.
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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.
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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":