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Operation
Engine compartment
1 Oil dipstick
2 Oil filler cap
̈ Unscrew oil filler cap 2 from filler
neck.
̈ Add engine oil as required. Be careful
not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.
̈ Screw oil filler cap 2 back on filler
neck.
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
୴ page 333) and
(
୴ page 334).
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. The transmission has a per-
manent supply of automatic transmission
fluid.
If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear
shifting malfunctions, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center check
the automatic transmission.
Coolant level
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze.
When checking the coolant level,
ț the vehicle must be parked on level
ground.
ț the engine must be cool. The coolant
level should reach the COLD LEVEL
mark in the reservoir.
!
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the
engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.