Page 209 of 286
loose floormats and do not place floormats ontop of one another.
X Driver's seat/front-passenger seat:
slide the respective seat back.
X Rear seats: slide the respective seat for-
wards.
X To install: place the floormat in the foot-
well.
X Press studs :onto retainers ;until you
hear them engage.
X To remove: pull the floormat from retain-
ers ;.
X Remove the floormat.
Features207
Stowage and features
Z
Page 210 of 286
Page 211 of 286
Useful information............................210
Engine compartment ........................210
ASSYST PLUS .................................... 216
Care .................................................... 216
209
Maintenance and care
Page 212 of 286

Useful information
iThis Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops ( Ypage 27).
Engine compartment
Hood
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving.
GWARNING
When opening and closing the hood, it may
suddenly fall into the closed position. There is a risk of injury to persons within range of
movement of the hood.
Open and close the hood only when no one is
within its range of movement.
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or start
again suddenly when the ignition is off. There is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment:
R switch off the ignition
R never reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
R remove jewelry and watches
R keep items of clothing and hair, for exam-
ple, away from moving parts
GWARNING
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem work under high voltage. If you touch
components which are under voltage, you
could get an electric shock. There is a risk of
injury.
Never touch components of the ignition sys-
tem or fuel injection system when the ignition is switched on.
Opening the hood
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured bythe wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
210Engine compartment
Maintenance and care
Page 213 of 286

!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 :on the hood.
The hood is released.
X Reach into the gap, pull hood catch han- dle ;up and lift the hood.
Once you have lifted the hood about
15 inches (40 cm), it is automatically
opened the rest of the way and held open
by the gas-filled struts.
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.
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 enginespeeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick maybe 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 (except S 65 AMG)
GWARNING
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 compartment211
Maintenance and care
Z
Page 214 of 286
Example
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.
212Engine compartment
Maintenance and care
Page 215 of 286

Checking the oil level using the on-board computer (S 65 AMG)
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition lock.
X Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus.
X Press the :or9 button on the steering wheel to select the
Servicemenu.
X Confirm by pressing aon the steering wheel.
X Use : or9 to select the
Engine Oil Levelsubmenu.
X Press ato confirm the selection.
The
Measuringengineoillevelaccurateonlywhenvehicleislevelmessage
appears in the multifunction display.
The measurement takes a few seconds. You will see one of the following messages in the
multifunction display:
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
EngineOilLevelOKThe oil level is correct.
Check Engine Oil
Level(Add1Liter)
The oil level is too low.
X Top up 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil.
Reduce Engine Oil
Level
The engine oil level is too high.
X Have excess engine oil siphoned off.
For Engine Oil
Level Ignition
Must Be On
The ignition is switched off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition lock.
Need More Time to
Check Engine Oil
Level
The required waiting period was not observed.
X If the engine is at normal operating temperature: repeat the
measurement after about five minutes.
If the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the
engine was only started briefly: repeat the measurement after
approximately 30 minutes.
Engine Oil Level
Not Measurable
withEngineRunning
The engine is running; oil level measurement is not possible.
X Switch off the engine.
X If the engine is at normal operating temperature: wait about five
minutes before carrying out the measurement.
If the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the
engine was only started briefly: wait approximately 30 minutes before carrying out the measurement.
Adding engine oil
GWARNING
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.
Engine compartment213
Maintenance and care
Z
Page 216 of 286

Where possible, let the engine cool down andtouch only the components described in the following.
GWARNING
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.
HEnvironmental 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.
Example
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 l)of
engine oil.
X Replace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into placesecurely.
X Check the oil level again with the oil dip-
stick ( Ypage 211).
Further information on engine oil( Y page 277).
Additional service products
Checking coolant level
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized, par-ticularly when the engine is warm. When
214Engine compartment
Maintenance and care