2013 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class clock

Example: engine oil cap
X
Turn cap 0002counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
X Replace cap 0002on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level agai nwith the oil
dipstick (Y page 366).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 449). Additional service products
Checking coolant level G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolan tspraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape. X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only chec kthe coolant level when the
vehicle is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 157).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 158).
X Check the coolant temperature gauge in
the multifunction display.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
X Turn the SmartKey to position
0(Y page 157) in the ignition lock.
X Slowly turn cap 0002half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap 0002further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
001F in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank 0003.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar 001Fin the fuel
filler neck when warm, there is enough
coolant in expansion tank 0003.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap 0002and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 451). Engine compartment
367Maintenance and care Z

!
When towing vehicles with KEYLESS-GO,
use the key instead of the Start/Stop
button. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission may shift to position Pwhen
the driver's or front-passenger door are
opened, which could lead to damage to the
transmission.
! Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
This could damage the vehicle.
! Vehicles with differential locks: make
sure the differential locks are in automatic
mode. When towing, the differential locks
must not be switched on. The transmission
may otherwise be damaged.
! The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km). The towing speed of
30 mph (50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to be towed more than
30 miles (50km), the entire vehicle must be
raised and transported.
! If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum
permissible gross vehicle weight of your
vehicle.
Information on your vehicle's gross vehicle
weight rating can be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Y page 443).
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, have it transported on a transporter
or trailer.
The automatic transmission must be in
position Nwhen the vehicle is being towed.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R cannot turn the SmartKey to position 2in
the ignition lock
R cannot release the electric parking brake
R cannot shift the automatic transmission to
position N
i Deactivate the automatic locking feature
(Y page 276). You could otherwise be locked out when pushing or towing the
vehicle. Installing/removing the towing eye
Installing the towing eye Example: towing eye mounting covers
0002 Front cover
0003 Back cover
Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch: if possible,
connect the towbar to the trailer tow hitch
(Y page 253).
The brackets for the screw-in towing eyes are
located in the bumpers. They are at the front
and at the rear, under the covers.
X Remove the towing eye from the vehicle
tool kit (Y page 380).
X To open the cover at the front: press the
mark on cover 0002inwards in the direction
of the arrow.
X To open the cover at the rear: insert a
flat, blunt object into the cutout and lever
cover 0003out of the bumper.
X Take cover 0002or0003 off the opening.
X Screw the towing eye in clockwise to the
stop and tighten it. 392
Towing and tow-startingBreakdown assistance

!
AMG vehicles with "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel: use the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel only
on the rear axle. If you mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel on the
front axle, this could result in damage to the
brake system.
If a tire on the front axle is defective, an
intact wheel from the rear axle must first
be replaced with the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel. The defective
wheel on the front axle can then be
replaced with the intact wheel from the rear
axle.
Make sure to note the placard on the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
Mounting the emergency spare wheel is
described under "Mounting a wheel"
(Y page 422).
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 402). The applicable value
can be found on the wheel or under
"Technical data" (Y page 439).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel. Removing the emergency spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel (example: vehicle without
lockable cargo compartment floor)
0002
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
0003 Emergency spare wheel retainer
The "Minispare" emergency spare wheel can
be found in the stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor.
X Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 342).
X Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: remove
the ball coupling stowage tray
(Y page 255).
X Vehicles without alockable cargo
compartment floor: turn emergency
spare wheel retainer 0003counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0002. Vehicles with a lockable cargo compartmen
tfloor
0002 "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
0003 Stowage well Emergency spare wheel
437Wheels and tires Z

X
Vehicles with alockable cargo
compartment floor: remove the contents
of stowage tray 0003.
X Turn the central retaining screw of stowage
tray 0003and "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0002counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove stowage well 0003.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0002. In vehicles with a Bang
&Olufsen sound
system, the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel is stored in a bag. The bag is secured
to the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo
compartment.
X To remove the emergency spare
wheel: open the tailgate.
X Loosen tensioning straps 0003on both sides.
X Unhook retaining spring hooks 0002and 001F
on tensioning straps 0003fromt he cargo tie-
down rings.
X Remove the bag with the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel.
X Open the bag and remove the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel.
X To stow the emergency spare wheel:
place the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel in the bag and close the bag.
X Lay the bag with the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel in the cargo
compartment, with the carrying strap to the
rear. X
Hook retaining spring hooks 0002and 001Fon
tensioning straps 0003in the cargo tie-down
rings.
X Tighten tensioning straps 0003on both sides.
For further information on changing and
mounting a wheel, see (Y page 422).438
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires