2015 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class oil dipstick

Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .327
Display message ............................ 300
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
Engine number ............................... 447
Irregular running ............................ 167
Jump-starting ................................. 391
Starting problems .......................... 167
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 160
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 160
Switching off .................................. 183
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 396
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 167
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .368
Additives ........................................ 453
Checking the oil level ..................... 367
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 367
Display message ............................ 302
Filling capacity ............................... 452
Notes about oil grades ................... 452
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 367
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 281
Viscosity ........................................ 453
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 281
Characteristics ................................. 73
Deactivating/activating ................... 73
Display message ............................ 285
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 72
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 323
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 72
Exhaust check ................................... 186
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .376 Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 115
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 115
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 280
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 115
Setting ........................................... 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Storing the parking position .......... 116
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 336 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 383
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 383
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 384
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 364
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 337
Fording Off-road ......................................... 190
On flooded roads ........................... 190
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 449
Consumption statistics .................. 269
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 270
Displaying the range ...................... 270
Driving tips .................................... 186
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 450
Fuel gaug e....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline )............................ 448
Important safety notes .................. 448
Low outside temperature s............. 450
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 448
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Quality (diesel )............................... 449 Index
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Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the 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 0043on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch han-
dle 0044up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
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 a diesel engine: do not cover
the radiator, for example with a winter front or bug cover. The readings of the on-board-diag-
nostic 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 your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 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.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following. Engine compartment
367Maintenance and care Z

Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine
X Pull oil dipstick 0043out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick 0043.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick 0043into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark 0087and
MAX mark 0044, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark 0087
or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) engine oil.
Adding engine oil G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine. 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 ser-
vice 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 replacement specified 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. 368
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care

Example: engine oil cap
X Turn cap 0043counter-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 l)of
engine oil.
X Replace cap 0043on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X Check the oil level again with the oil dip-
stick (Y page 367).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 452). Additional service products
Checking coolant level G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following. G
WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized, par- ticularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hotcoolant spraying 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 check the coolant level when the vehi-
cle is on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion 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 0043half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap 0043further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar 0087
in the filler neck when cold, there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank 0044.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar 0087in the filler
neck when warm, there is enough coolant
in expansion tank 0044.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been tes-
ted and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap 0043and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go. Engine compartment
369Maintenance and care Z