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Operation
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
ì•« the vehicle is new
ì•« the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Checking engine oil level with the
control system
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must
ì•« be parked on level ground
ì•« be at normal operating temperature
ì•« 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:
왘 Switch on the ignition.
The standard display (
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appear in the multifunction display.
왘 Press button k or j on the
steering wheel until the following
message appears in the multifunction
displays:
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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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