XMake 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.
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.
Engine oil
Notes on the oil level
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.
AMG vehicles: before operation on race
tracks, check the oil level and ( Ypage 281)
add oil if necessary ( Ypage 282). Race track
operation is only permitted with a maximum
engine oil level.
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
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.
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Fuse box in the engine compartment
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Ypage 308).
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Open the hood.
X Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
X To open: open clamp :.
X Remove fuse box cover ;forwards.
X To close: check whether the seal is seated
correctly in cover ;.
X Insert cover ;at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down cover ;and close clamps :.
X Close the hood.
Fuse box in the trunk
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Ypage 308).
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind the
partition covering. X Open the trunk lid.
X To open: release cover :on the right and
left-hand sides with a flat object.
X Open cover :downwards in the direction
of the arrow.
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