Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Engine compartment
If you see the message
OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD
̈ If engine is at normal operating temper-
ature, wait five minutes before repeat-
ing check procedure.
̈ If the engine is not yet at normal oper-
ating temperature, wait 30 minutes be-
fore repeating check procedure.
If you see the message:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
̈ Turn off the engine. If engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature, wait five
minutes before checking oil. If the en-
gine is not yet at normal operating tem-
perature, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil.
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
page 316).
With the dipstick
1 Oil dipstick
2 Oil filler cap
̈ Remove oil dipstick 1.
̈ Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
̈ Fully insert oil dipstick 1 in tube, and
remove after three seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
Oil dipstick
̈ The oil level is correct when it is be-
tween the lower (min) and upper (max)
mark of the dipstick.
̈ Add engine oil if necessary.
i
Fill quantity between upper and lower
dipstick marking, the level is approxi-
mately 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).