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Checking engine oil level
X
Open the hood (Y page 199).
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Oil dipstick
2
Upper (max) mark
3
Lower (min) mark
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Pull out oil dipstick 1.
X
Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
X
Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick
guide tube.
X
Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approxi-
mately 3 seconds to obtain accurate read-
ing.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark 3 and upper (max) mark
2 of oil dipstick 1.
i
CLS 550:
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approxi-
mately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
i
CLS 63 AMG:
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approxi-
mately 1.6 US qt. (1.5 l).
X
If necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc.” (Y page 343).
For information on messages in the multi-
function display concerning engine oil, see
the “Practical hints” section (Y page 282).
Adding engine oil
!
Only use approved engine oils and oil fil-
ters required for vehicles with Maintenance
System. For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or visit
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifi-
cation other than those expressly required
for the Maintenance System, or changing
of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer
than those called for by the Maintenance
System will result in engine or emission
control system damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
CLS 550
1
Filler cap
Operation
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