2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 Oil pan

141 Engine oil level indicator
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Engine oil level indicator
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping
the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.
The message “OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD” will be
displayed if the required waiting period has not been
observed after stopping the engine:
•with engine at operational temperature
approximately 5 minutes.•with engine not at operational temperature up to
approximately 30 minutes.
The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short
time.
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press
button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel until the display appears. See page 106.
With the multifunction display showing the trip
odometer and main odometer, press button j or
k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the “MEASUREMENT CORRECT ONLY IF VEH.
LEVEL” engine oil level indicator appears. This indicator
is only a reminder. Measurement can be cancelled by
pressing button j or k if the vehicle is not
parked on level ground. An incorrect reading will be
recorded if you do not cancel the measurement. Move
the vehicle to level ground and measure again.
The electronic key in starter switch is not in position 2 if
the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – SWITCH ON IGNITION!”
message appears.
The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – MEASURING NOW!”
message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds.
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321 Engine compartment
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Adding engine oil
1Oil filler cap
2Plug of dipstick guide tube
The engine oil level can only be checked via the
multifunction display in the instrument cluster.
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.Unscrew the oil filler cap and add oil carefully if you
need to top up the oil. Follow the message appearing on
the engine oil level indicator display (page 141) as to
quantity to be added. Re-install oil filler cap.
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 293 if
an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction
indicator when the engine is running.
Notes:
See page 141 for engine oil level indicator display.
The dipstick tube allows for draining of oil by using a
suction device.
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391 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Cruise control .................................................................272
Cup holder ...................................................................... 211
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ...........................................................204
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 261EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 48
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Changing batteries ................................................... 357
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 359
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ........................................................................... 278
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 234
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 359
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ................................................... 360Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) .............................................................................72
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 44
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................40
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 142
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 141
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................221
Express opening and closing
(power windows) ....................................................... 198
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 143
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 145
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 351
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror ........................................ 356
Bulbs for high and low beam ................................. 353
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 352
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 356
License plate lamps ................................................. 355
Parking and standing lamp .................................... 353
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 351
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 355
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 354
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 353
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 91
Exterior mirror,
front passenger side, parking position .................... 92
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394 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
MMaintenance ...................................................................233
Malfunction/warning message memory .....................119
Manual seat ............................................................... 52, 56
Manual transmission ....................................................249
Mechanical key ......................................................... 28, 36
Memory function ............................................................. 95
Mirror, exterior,
parking position, front passenger side ................... 92
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 57
Multifunction display .................................................... 102
Coolant temperature ................................................. 106
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 106
FSS .............................................................................. 106
Individual settings .................................................... 121
Tire inflation pressure monitor .............................. 106
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 106
Vehicle speed ............................................................. 106
Multifunction steering wheel ...................................... 102
NNavigation system .......................................................... 116
Night security illumination .......................................... 146OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 286
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ......................................................................36
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 216
Parking brake ................................................................ 260
Power windows ............................................................... 197
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 199
Express opening and closing .................................. 198
Opening and closing ...................................................35
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 199
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
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