2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 Oil level

253 Contents - Practical hints
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................254
Stowing things in the vehicle ......254
Fuses ................................................255
Hood .................................................257
Checking engine oil level .............260
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 261
Coolant level ................................... 261
Adding coolant ...........................262
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ...........................263
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........263Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 264
Vehicle jack .................................... 265
Wheels ............................................ 266
Tire replacement ....................... 266
Rotating wheels ......................... 267
Spare wheel .................................... 268
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 268
Spare wheel .................................... 269
Changing wheels ............................271
Tire inflation pressure ..................276
Battery ............................................. 277
Jump starting ................................. 279
Towing the vehicle ........................ 282
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................. 284Exterior lamps ................................285
Headlamp assembly ...................286
Taillamp assemblies ..................289
Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 291
Synchronizing
remote control ............................293
Emergency engine
shut-down ..................................293
Rear seat cushion ..........................294
Emergency operation of
sliding / pop-up roof .................295
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................296
Replacing wiper blade insert .......296
Trunk lamp .....................................298
Roof rack .........................................298

260 Engine compartment
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Checking engine oil level
E 320 shown
1Oil dipstick
2Oil filler cap
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the
oil pan.The engine oil level can be checked by either the oil
dipstick or via the multifunction display in the
instrum ent clu ster.
Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil
level. Fully insert dipstick in tube, and remove after
three seconds to obtain accurate reading.
The oil level must be between the lower
mark (min) and the upper mark (max)
on the oil dipstick.
Fill qu antity b etween u pper a nd l ower dipstick m arking
level is approximately 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could
cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
See malfunction and warning messages on page 250 if
an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction
display when the engine is running.
Note:
See page 117 for engine oil level indicator.
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328 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 32
Electronic main key .................................................... 25
Electronic reserve key ................................................ 26
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 31
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 34
Remote control ............................................................ 25
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 33
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............234
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 231
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................117
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................260
Child restraint ..................................................... 60, 67, 78
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................300
Clock, setting ................................................................... 111
Coin holder in glove box lid ......................................... 163
COMAND, radio and telephone ....................................176
Combination switch ...................................................... 122
Consumer information ..................................................324
Control and operation of radio transmitters ..............176
COOLANT (coolant level) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................245
Coolant level ................................................................... 261
Adding coolant ..........................................................262
Checking .................................................................... 261COOLANT TEMP. -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 246
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 90
Coolants .......................................................................... 322
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 323
Cruise control ................................................................. 212
Cup holder
In center console ....................................................... 165
In glove box lid .......................................................... 163
In rear bench armrest ............................................... 162
DDaytime running lamps ................................................120
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 211
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 240
Display illumination ........................................................ 89
Doors .................................................................................. 35
Drinking and driving .................................................... 203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 203
Driving instructions ..................................................... 203
Driving off ...................................................................... 205

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EELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction and
warning messages ....................................................252
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 291
Synchronizing remote control ................................293
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................220
Control switch ...........................................................222
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237
Synchronizing ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp ............................................................237
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................293
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 69
SRS Indicator lamp ...................................................236
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 38
Emission control ............................................................ 189
Emission control label .................................................. 310
Engine compartment .....................................................257
ENGINE FAN - malfunction and
warning messages ....................................................244
Engine malfunctionCHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp ...................................................... 234
Engine Oil Additives ..................................................... 320
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 117, 260
Warning ..................................................................... 250
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 250
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 320
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 220
Control switch .......................................................... 222
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237
Synchronizing ...........................................................221
Warning lamp ........................................................... 237
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................69
SRS Indicator lamp .................................................. 236
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 119
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 285
Additional turn signals on the
exterior mirror ..................................................... 290
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 286
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 290
Low and high beams ................................................ 287

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MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................238
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................234
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................239
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................242
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ....................................... 241
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................242
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................243
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............................................243
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................245
COOLANT TEMP. .......................................................246
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............240
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................252
ENGINE FAN ..............................................................244
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................250
LIGHT SENSOR .........................................................248
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................247
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................244
REMOVE KEY ............................................................248
STEERING GEAR OIL ...............................................249
TELE AID ....................................................................249WASHER FLUID ......................................................... 251
Malfunction message memory ....................................108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 296
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 34
Memory ................................................................ 49, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 50
Storing ........................................................................... 49
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................83
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................83
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 82
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 54
Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................96
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 96
Individual settings .................................................... 110
Malfunction message memory ............................... 108
Navigation system .....................................................105
Telephone ...................................................................100
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Trip computer ............................................................106
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel .........................................92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 113