2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS adding oil

Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 165
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 144
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 345
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 166
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 144
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 219
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
EEASY-ENTRY feature
Function/notes ............................. 116
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 117
Function/notes ............................. 116
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 287
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 214
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 149
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 149
Deactivating/activating ................. 150
General information ....................... 149
Important safety notes .................. 149
Introduction ................................... 148
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84 Trunk ............................................... 90
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 27
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264
Display message ............................ 242
ECO start/stop function ................ 148
Engine number ............................... 371
Irregular running ............................ 151
Jump-starting ................................. 335
Starting (important safety notes) ... 146
Starting problems .......................... 151
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting via smartphone ................ 147
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 147
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 340
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 315
Additives ........................................ 374
Checking the oil level ..................... 314
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 314
Checki ng the o il level using the
o n-board computer ........................ 314
Display message ............................ 244
Filling capacity ............................... 374
General notes ................................ 373
Notes about oil grades ................... 373
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 314
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 269
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 226
Characteristics ................................. 71
Deactivating/activating ................. 221
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 7110
Index

Oil level display messages in the multifunction display Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and P Solutions
Engine Oil Level OK The oil level is correct.
Check Engine Oil
Level (Add 1 Liter) The oil level is too low. X
Add 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 2 in the ignition lock ( Y
page 145).
or X
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the Start/Stop button twice
( Y
page 145).
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 meas-
urement 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 with
Engine Running 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
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.
! Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system. A
list of the engine oils and oil filters that have
been tested and approved in accordance with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system: R
Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the service
system R
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter after
the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired R
Use of 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.Engine compartment 315
Maintenance and care Z

Example: adding engine oil X
Turn cap C 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. X
Replace cap C on the filler neck and tighten
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely. X
Check the oil level using the on-board com-
puter (except S 600 and Mercedes-AMG S 65)
( Y
page 314).
Further information on engine oil ( Y
page 373).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
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 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
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.
G WARNING
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.
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,316
Engine compartment
Maintenance and care