2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS checking oil

E E10
see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................ .2 08
Function/notes ............................ .1 02
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes ............................ .1 02
Switching on/off ........................... 208
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 255
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .1 49
On-board computer ....................... 199
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 131
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 130
Deactivating/activating ................. 131
General information ....................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 130
Introduction ................................... 130
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .8 3
Fuel filler flap ................................. 145
Trunk ............................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 326
Important safety notes .................. 326
Removing ....................................... 326
Storage location ............................ 326
Stowing .......................................... 327
Technical data ............................... 326
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26 Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 241
Display message ............................ 222
ECO start/stop function ................ 130
Engine number ............................... 331
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 294
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 129
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 129
Switching off .................................. 147
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 299
E n gine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 276
Additives ........................................ 334
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 223
Filling capacity ............................... 334
Notes about oil grades ................... 333
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 275
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 209
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209
Characteristics ................................. 70
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 71
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes ‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 70
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 204
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72 Index 9

Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 205
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid .................................... .3 34
Coolant (engine) ............................ 334
Engine oil ....................................... 333
Fuel ................................................ 332
Important safety notes .................. 331
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 335
Washer fluid ................................... 335
Setting the air distribution .............. .1 21
Setting the airflow ............................ 122
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .2 45
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 209
On-board computer ....................... 205
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 209
Side impact air bag ............................ .4 8
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 221
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 281
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature ......... .8 8
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Problem (malfunction) .................... .9 0
Resettin g ........................................ .8 9
Reversin g feature ............................ .8 7
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................. ................. 245
Sliding sunroof
Important safet y
notes .................... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93 Resetting ......................................... 91
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Changing the programming ............ .7 7
Checking the battery ...................... .7 9
Convenience closing feature ............ 88
Convenience opening feature .......... 88
Dis play message ............................ 234
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .7 6
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................ .8 0
Mechanical key ................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 76
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 127
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Starting the engine ........................ 129
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Snow chains ...................................... 303
Sockets
Center console .............................. 262
General notes ................................ 262
Rear compartment ........................ .2 63
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 327
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 199
In the Instru ment cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 196
Selecting the display unit .............. .2 05
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................ 71
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 128Index 17

Steering
Display message ........................... .2 34
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 229
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 197
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 139
Steering wheel heating .................. 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Switching on/off ........................... 100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ....... .1 39
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 210
Stowage areas ................................... 251
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .2 53
Center console .............................. 252
Center console (rear) ..................... 253
Cup holders ................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .2 52
Glove box ....................................... 252
Important safety information ......... 251
Rear ............................................... 253
Stowage net ................................... 254
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 253
Stowage net ....................................... 254
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 256
Summer tires ..................................... 303
Sun visor ............................................ 259
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 207
Suspension setting
AIRMATIC ...................................... 167
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 168
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 209 Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 124
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 250
T Tachometer ........................................ 196
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 221
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 331
Emergency spare wheel ................. 326
Information .................................... 329
Tires/wheels ................................. 325
Vehicle data ................................... 336
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 202
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 249
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 248
Display message ............................ 234
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 202
Number from the phone book ........ 203
Redialing ........................................ 203
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 203
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 245
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 250
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 196
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 209
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 209
Outside temperature ...................... 196
Setting (climate control) ................ 121
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 210
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 308
Checking manually ........................ 30718
Index

X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off. X
Pull release lever C on the hood.
The hood is released.
X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle D
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
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 approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature. R
if the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, 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.
Example X
Pull oil dipstick C out of the dipstick guide
tube. X
Wipe off oil dipstick C .X
Slowly slide oil dipstick C into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark

Adding engine oil
G WARNIN G
Certain component s in th e engin e compart-
ment, suc h as th e engine, radiato r and part s
of th e exhaust system, can become ver y hot .
Working in th e engin e compartmen t poses a
ris k of injury.
Wher e possible, let th e engin e cool down and
touch only th e component s described in th e
following.
G WARNIN G
If engin e oil comes int o contact wit h hot com-
ponents in th e engin e compartment, it may
ignite. There is a ris k of fir e and injury.
Mak e sur e that engin e oil is no t spilled next to
th e filler neck . Let th e engin e cool down and
thoroughly clean th e engin e oil off th e com-
ponents before starting th e engine.
H Environmenta l not e
When addin g oil, tak e car e no t to spil l any. If
oil enters th e soil or waterways, it is harmful to
th e environment.
! Only use engin e oils and oil filters that hav e
been approve d for vehicles wit h a servic e sys-
tem. You can obtain a list of th e engin e oils
and oil filters tested and approve d in accord -
anc e wit h th e Mercedes-Benz Specification s
for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz
Service center.
Damage to th e engin e or exhaust system is
caused by th e following:R
usin g engin e oils and oil filters that hav e no t
been specifically approve d for th e servic e
system R
replacing engin e oil and oil filters after th e
interval for replacemen t specifie d by th e
servic e system has been exceededR
usin g engin e oil additives.
! Do no t add to o muc h oil. addin g to o muc h
engin e oil can result in damag e to th e engin e
or to th e catalytic converter. Hav e excess
engin e oil siphoned off . Exampl e X
Turn cap C counter-clockwise and remove it .X
Ad d engin e oil.
If th e oil level is at or belo w th e MIN mar k on
th e oil dipstick , add 1. 1 US qt (1.0 l) of engine
oil. X
Replace cap C on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely. X
Check the oil level again with the oil dipstick
( Y
page 275).
Further information on engine oil ( Y
page 333).
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 cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.276
Engine compartment
Maintenance and care