G WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is ar isk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool dow na nd
thoroughly clea nt he engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
H Environmental note
When adding oil ,t ake care not to spil la ny. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmfu lt o
the environment.
! Only use engine oil sa nd oil filters that have
been approved for vehicles with as ervice sys-
tem. You can obtai nal ist of the engine oils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord-
ance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products at any Mercedes-Benz
Service center.
Damag etot he engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following: R
using engine oil sa nd 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 .Ift he oil leve li s
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lea dt o
damage to the engine or the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
Example :e ngine oil cap X
Turn cap C counter-clockwise and remove it. X
Add engine oil.
If the oil leve lisatorb elow 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 turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely. X
Check the oil leve la gain with the oil dipstick
( Y
pag e2 32).
Further information on engine oil ( Y
pag e2 86).
Checkin ga nd adding other service
products
Checkin gc oo lan tl evel
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 ,l et the engine cool dow na nd
touch only the components described in the
following.
G WARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm .Ify ou open the cap,
you coul dbes calded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is ar isk of injury.
Let the engine cool dow nb efore you open the
cap. Wea rg love sa nd eye protection. Slowly
open the cap to relieve pressure.
ExampleEngine compartment 233
Maintenance and care Z
! Make sure that: R
the side windows and the roof are com-
pletely closed R
the climate control blower is switched off R
the windshiel dw iper switch is at position 0
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshiel da nd the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at speciall ye quipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country. X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight. X
Use as oft sponge to clean.X
Use am ild cleaning agent, such as ac ar
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. X
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with ag en-
tle jet of water. X
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet. X
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently. X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with ac hamois.X
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Powe rw ashers
G WARNING
The water jet from ac ircular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nent sd amage dint his way may fail unexpect-
edly .T here is ar isk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged tires or chassis component sr eplaced imme-
diately.
! Alway sm aintain ad istance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information abou tt he
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following: R
Tires R
Door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc. R
Soft top (Designo retractable hardtop) R
Electrical components R
Battery R
Connectors R
Lights R
Seals R
Trim R
Ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical component sc an
lead to leaks or failures.
! Do not use high-pressure cleaners if the
tank recess is open while you clean it. This
can cause damage to the seals or other com-
ponents.
Cleaning the paintwork
! Do not affix: R
stickers R
films R
magnetic plates or simila ri tems
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit aq ualified specialist workshop. X
Remove dirt immediately ,w here possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard. X
Soak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards. X
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards. X
Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a Care 237
Maintenance and care Z
