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369 Operation
Engine compartment
If necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see 
“Technical data” section (
page 538) and 
(
page 540).
For information on messages in the multi-
function display concerning engine oil, see 
the “Practical hints” section (
page 459).Adding engine oil
R 350 (R 320 CDI similar)
1Filler cap
R 500 (R 63 AMG similar)
1Filler cap
iAll models (except R 63 AMG):
The filling quantity between the upper and 
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 
2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
R 63 AMG:
The filling quantity between the upper and 
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 
1.6 US qt (1.5 l).
!Only use approved engine oils and oil filters 
required for vehicles with Maintenance System 
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles). 
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil 
filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service 
Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature port-
folio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Light Truck Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specification 
other than those expressly required for the 
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or 
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil 
and oil filter at change intervals longer than 
those called for by the Maintenance System 
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 
will result in engine or emission control system 
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz 
Limited Warranty. 
     
        
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538 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective 
lubricants must match. Therefore use only 
products tested and approved by 
Mercedes Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved 
Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at 
your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
Comply with all valid regulations with re-
spect to handling, storing and disposing of 
service fluids. Otherwise you could endan-
ger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a phy-
sician immediately.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filterR320CDI
R350
R500
R63AMG9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
10.1 US qt (9.6 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission9.5 US qt (9.0 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case0.53 US qt (0.5 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oil
Front axle1.2 US qt (1.1 l)Hypoid gear oil 
     
        
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540 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their 
suitability in our engines and durability for 
our service intervals. Therefore, only use 
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance 
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS 
(Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved 
engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Fac-
tory Approved Service Products pamphlet, 
or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 
Light Truck Center.Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. 
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from 
blending oil additives are not covered by 
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG 
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu-
bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the 
system will occur.
!Using engine oils and oil filters of 
specification other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System 
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), 
or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals 
longer than those called for by the Maintenance 
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada 
vehicles) will result in engine or emission control 
system damage not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System 
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 
recommendations for scheduled oil changes. 
Failure to do so could result in engine or 
emission control system damage not covered by 
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 
     
        
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553 Index
Emission control 358
Information label 527
System warranties 10
Vacuum routing diagram label 527
Engine
Belt layout 528
Break-in recommendations 346
Cleaning 412
Compartment 364
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 423
Maximum engine speed 157, 530
Number 527
Starting 54
Tachometer 29, 157
Technical data 530
Turning off 67
Engine coolant see CoolantEngine oil 366, 540
Adding 369, 540
Additives 540
Changing 369, 540
Checking level 366
Checking level, Control system 366
Checking level, Dipstick 368
Consumption 366
Filler neck 369
Messages in the multifunction 
display 366, 367, 458
Recommended engine oils and 
filters 540
ESP
®102
Messages in the multifunction 
display 441–442
Warning lamp 27, 425
ETD 82
Safety guidelines 76
Extending cargo compartment 301
Exterior rear view mirrors 48, 212
Power folding* 214
Synchronizing 214F
Fastening the seat belts 51
Filler neck, Engine oil 369
First aid kit 472
Flat tire 497
Collapsible tire 475, 500, 534
Jacking up the vehicle 498
Lowering the vehicle 503
Mounting the spare wheel 500
Preparing the vehicle 498
Spare wheel 475, 500, 534
Floormats 343
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 370, 
538
Brake fluid 362, 538, 541
Capacities 538
Engine coolant 362, 370, 539, 543
Engine oil 366, 538, 540
Power steering fluid 538
Windshield washer and headlamp 
cleaning* system 372, 539