2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER oil dipstick

EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 70
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 84
Fuel filler fla p................................. 162
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................342
Points to remember .......................342
Storage location ............................ 342
Stowing .......................................... 344
Technical data ............................... 346
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guidelines. ............................ 42
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 245
Display message ............................ 224
Engine number ............................... 350
Irregularr unning............................ 153
Jump-starting ................................. 304
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 151
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............151
Switching off .................................. 167
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 308
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Engine emergency stop ....................310
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 286
Additives ........................................ 354
Checking the oil level ..................... 285
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 286
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 354
Notes about oil grades ................... 354
Notes on oil level/consumption ....285
Viscosity ........................................ 354ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) 4ETS ................................................ 69
Deactivating/activating ...................69
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety information ...........69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 169
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 293
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Folding in/out( automatically).......115
Folding in/out( electrically)...........115
Folding in whenl ocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 210
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...115
Setting ........................................... 115
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position ..........116 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 298
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................300
Preparing the vehicle .....................299
Floormat ............................................ .280
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 122
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 352
Calling up the range .......................212
Consumption statistics ..................211
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 212
Driving tips .................................... 168 Index
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Make sure that the windshieldw ipers are
not folded away fro mthe windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood. X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Pull release lever :on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
handle ;up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood approximately
15 inches (40c m), the hood is opened and
held open automatically by the gas-filled
struts.
Closing the hood G
WARNING
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/oro
thers.
X Lower the hood and le titfall from a height
of approximately 8inche s(20cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force. Radiator
Vehicles with adiesel engine: do not cover
the radiator, for example with a winter front
or bug cover. The reading softhe on-board-
diagnostic system may otherwise be
inaccurate. Some of these readings are
required by law and must be accurate at all
times. Engine oil
General notes Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts (0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement. Engine compartment
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Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
Example
:vehicles with a gasoline engine Example: vehicles with a diesel engine
X
Pull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
= or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
Adding engine oil G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts. H
Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacemen tspecified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off. Example: engine oil cap
X
Turn cap :counter-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. 286
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X
Replace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Chec kthe oil level again with the oil
dipstick (Y page 286).
For further information on engine oil, see
(Y page 354). Additional service products
Checking the coolant level G
WARNING
In order to avoid potentially serious burns:
R use extreme caution when opening the
hood if there are any signs of vapor or
coolant leaking from the cooling system, or
if the coolant temperature display indicates
that the coolant is overheated.
R do not remove the pressure cap on the
coolant tank if the coolant temperature is
above 158 ‡ (70 †). Allow the engine to
cool down before removing the cap. The
coolant tank contains hot fluid and is under
pressure.
R using a cloth, slowly turn the cap
approximately Öturn to relieve excess
pressure. If you open the cap immediately,
pressurized scalding hot fluid and vapor will
be blown out.
R do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the 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 149).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 149).
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 149) in the ignition lock.
X Slowly turn cap :half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap :further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
= in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar =in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in coolant expansion tank ;.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap :and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 355). Engine compartment
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