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Engine Oil Level Add 1.0 l
The bar for displaying the oil level on the display
is orange and is below "min".
The oil level is too low.
Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil
#
(
page 179).
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Reduce Engine Oil Level
The bar for displaying the oil level on the display
is orange and is above "max".
The oil level is too high.
Siphon off any excess engine oil that has
#
been added. To do so, consult a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
For Engine Oil Level Ignition Must Be On
Switch the ignition on to check the engine oil
#
level.
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative
The fill level sensor is defective or not plugged in.
Have the oil level display checked at a quali‐
#
fied specialist workshop.
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail.
Close the hood.
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Vehicles with cold oil level display: after the
vehicle has been out of use for an extended
time, the oil level will automatically be shown
on the display. If it is not possible to measure
the engine oil level, a message to that effect
will appear.
Checking the engine oil level with a dipstick
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only
#
touch component parts described in the
following.
The engine oil becomes dirty during operation,
loses quality and also gradually loses volume.
Check the oil level regularly and add oil or have it
changed if necessary.
Regularly check the fluid level and the major
assemblies for leaks. If you detect fluid loss, for
example, oil drops on the vehicle parking space,
Maintenance and care 179
consult a qualified specialist workshop as quickly
as possible.
Only check the oil level when the engine is at
#
normal operating temperature.
Oil dipstick and engine oil filler opening (example:
gasoline engine)
Pull oil dipstick
1
out of the dipstick tube.
#
Wipe the oil dipstick
1
#
cloth.
Insert the oil dipstick
1
#
tube as far as it will go and pull it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark
mark 2, the oil level is adequate.
If the oil level has dropped to or below mini‐
#
mum mark 3, open cap
oil (
page 179).
/
The difference in quantity between marks
3
is approximately 1.6 US qt (1.5 liters) in the
case of gasoline engines.
Adding engine oil
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite.
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
#
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.
using a lint-free
back into the guide
3
and MAX
4
and add engine
2
and
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