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Engine compartment
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Higher oil consumption can
occur when
ț the vehicle is new
ț the vehicle is driven frequently at high-
er engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Checking engine oil level with the con-
trol system
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must
ț be parked on level ground
ț be at normal operating temperature
ț have been stationary for at least five
minutes with the engine turned off
To check the engine oil level via the
multifunction display, do the following:
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2 or press the
KEYLESS GO* start/stop button twice.
The standard display (
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appear in the multifunction display.
̈ Press buttonk or j on the
steering wheel until the following
message is seen in the multifunction
display:
Engine oil level
Measuring now!
Measurement
correct
only if veh. level
One of the following messages will
subsequently appear in the indicator:
ț
Engine oil level
ok
ț
Add 1.0 qt.
to reach max. oil level!
(Canada:
1.0 liter
)
i
Do not use any special lubricant addi-
tives, as these may damage the drive
assemblies. Using special additives not
approved by Mercedes-Benz will
restrict your warranty entitlement.
More information on this subject is
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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