Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual page 255

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Open the hood ( page 251).
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Pull out oil dipstick :.
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Wipe oil dipstick : using a lint-free cloth.
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Insert oil dipstick : back into the guide
tube as far as it will go and remove it again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is adequate.
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If the oil level has dropped to or below mini-
mum mark =, open cap ? and add engine
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oil ( page 253).
The difference in quantity between
marks ; and = is approximately
2 US quarts (2 liters).
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Close the hood.
Adding engine oil
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WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very
hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down
and touch only the components described in
the following.
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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next
to the filler neck. Let the engine cool down
and thoroughly clean the engine oil off the
components before starting the engine.
Engine compartment
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Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
Do not add too much oil. adding too much
!
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil filler neck (example)
Observe the information regarding approved
motor oil under "Service products and capaci-
Y
ties" ( page 308).
i When releasing the hood, the key must be
inserted in the ignition lock and in position 0
– ignition off.
X
Open the hood ( Y page 251).
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Unscrew and remove cap :.
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Add engine oil.
X
Replace cap : on the filler neck and
tighten.
When doing so, make sure that the cap
engages correctly.
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Check the oil level with the oil dipstick
Y
( page 252).
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Close the hood.
Coolant
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
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