2022 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET engine oil

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N O
OTE
TE Damage caused bythe wrong fuel Ve
hicles with a diesel engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system. #
Only refuel using sulphur-free diesel fuel
th at conforms toEuropean standard
EN 590, or an equivalent speci/cation.
In count ries without sulphur-free diesel
fuel, refuel using only lo w-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content less than
50 ppm.
Ne verre fuel wi thone of thefo llowing fuels:
R Petrol
R Marine diesel
R Heating oil
R Pure bio-diesel or vege table oil
R Para1n or kerosene
If yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled wi th the
wrong fuel: #
Do not switch on theve hicle. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. *
N
NOOTE
TE Do not use diesel torefuel vehicles
with a petrol engine If
yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled wi th the
wrong fuel:
R Do not switch on theve hicle. Otherwise
fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage tothe fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. #
Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
comple tely. *
N NO
OTE
TE Do not use petrol torefuel vehicles
with a diesel engine If
yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled wi th the
wrong fuel:
R Do not switch on theve hicle. Otherwise,
fuel can enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage tothe fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. #
Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
comple tely. *
N NO
OTE
TE Damage tothe fuel system caused
by ove r/lled fuel tanks #
Only /ll the fuel tank until the pump noz-
zle switches o.. Driving and parking
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Frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road sur faces
R When the engine is oTen leT idling for long
periods
R Operation in particular lydusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
interior air /lter, air /lter, engine oil and oil /lter,
fo rex ample, changed more frequentl y.Check the
tyres more frequently if theve hicle is operated
under increased st ress. Further information can
be obtained at a quali/ed specialist workshop. Batt Batt
er
ery disconnection per
y disconnection per iods
iodsThe AS
SYST PLUS service inter val display can cal-
culate the service due date only when the battery
is connected. #
Display and no tedown the service due date
on the inst rument display before disconnect-
ing the battery (/ page 300). Engine com
Engine com
par
partment
tment A
A
ctiv
ctiv e bonne
e bonne t (pedes
t (pedestr trian pr ot
ian pr otection)
ection) Oper
Oper
ation of t
ation of t he activ
he active bonne
e bonne t (pedes
t (pedestr trian pr ot
ian pr otec-
ec-
tion)
tion)
In cer tain accident situations, the actuation of the
active bonnet reduces therisk of injury topedes-
trians. The rear area of the bonnet is raised by
appr oximately 80 mm.
ATer being triggered, the active bonnet remains in
th era ised position. Limited visibility due tothe
ra ised bonnet cannot be ruled out.
ATer the active bonnet has been actuated, pedes-
trian pr otection may be limited.
Ha ve the full functionality of the active bonnet
re stored immediatel y in aquali/ed specialist
wo rkshop.
If necessar y,adjust your seat position and drive
carefully toaqu ali/ed specialist workshop. If a
safe continued jou rney is not possible, contact a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop. Opening and closing t Opening and closing t
he bonnet
he bonn et &
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WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of accident due todriving
with the bonnet unloc ked
The bonnet may open and blo ckyour vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonnet when driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine
bonnet is loc ked. &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the bonnet
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end
position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonnet's range of mo vement. #
Do not open or close the bonnet if there
is a person in the bonnet's range of
mo vement. Maintenance and care
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W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of burns when opening the
bonnet
If yo u open the bonnet in theev ent of an over-
heated engine or /re in the engine compart-
ment, thefo llowing situations may occur:
R You may come into contact with hot gases.
R You may come into contact with other
escaping hot operating 0uids. #
Before opening the bonnet, allow the
engine tocool down. #
Intheev ent of a /re in the engine com-
partment, keep the bonnet closed and
call the /re service. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury due tomoving
parts
Components in the engine compartment may
continue torun or start unexpectedly even
when the drive system is switched o..
Obser vethefo llowing if you must open the
bonnet: #
Switch o. theve hicle. #
Neverto uch the danger zones sur round-
ing moving components, e.g. thero tation
area of thefa n. #
Remo vejewe llery and watches. #
Keep items of clo thing and hair away
from moving pa rts. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from touching
components under voltage
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
te m operate at high voltage. You could receive
an elect ric shoc k. #
Neverto uch ignition system or fuel injec-
tion system components when theve hi-
cle is switched on. The live components include
thefo llowing, for
ex ample:
R Ignition coils
R Fuel injectors R
Electric lines tothe ignition coils and the fuel
injectors &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of theex haust system. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch component parts described in the
fo llowing. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury from using the
windscreen wipers when the bonnet is
open
If th e windscreen wipers start moving when
th e bonnet is open, you could be trapped by
th e wiper linkage. #
Always switch o. the windscreen wipers
and theve hicle /r stifyo u need toopen
th e bonnet. 302
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Opening t
Opening t
he bonnet
he bonnet #
Torelease the bonnet, pull on handle 1. #
Push handle 1ofthe bonnet catch upwards
and liT the bonnet until it opens automaticall y.
Closing t
Closing t he bonnet
he bonnet #
Lowe rth e bonnet toa height of around 20 cm
and then allow it tofall, applying a little force
as you let it go. #
Ifth e bonnet can still be liTed slightl y,open
th e bonnet again and close it with a little more
fo rc e until it engages cor rectl y. Engine oil
Engine oil
Chec
Chec
king t
king t he engine oil lev
he engine oil lev el using t
el using the on-board
he on-board
com
com put
puter
er
R
R eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R The engine has been warmed up.
R The vehicle is par ked on a le vel sur face.
R The engine is running at idle speed.
R The bonnet is closed.
The engine oil le vel is de term ined during driving.
De term ining the engine oil le vel can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style. Maintenance and care
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On-board computer:
4 Service 5
Engine oil level
One of thefo llowing message s will appear onthe
inst rument displa y:
R Engine oil level Measuring now: measu rement
of the oil le vel is not yet possible. #
Repeat there qu est aTer a maximum of
30 minutes' driving.
R Engine oil level OK andthe bar display for
indicating the oil le vel on the inst rument dis-
play is green and is between "min" and "max":
th e oil le vel is cor rect.
R Engine oil level Add 1,0 l andthe bar display
fo r indicating the oil le vel on the inst rument
display is orange and is below "min": #
Add 1 l of engine oil.
R Reduce engine oil level andthe bar display for
indicating the oil le vel on the inst rument dis-
play is orange and is abo ve"max": #
Drain o. any excess engine oil that has been
added. Todo so, consult a quali/ed specialist
wo rkshop.
R For engine oil level turn on ignition #
Switch on theve hicle tocheck the engine oil
le ve l.
R Engine oil level System inoperative: The oil
le ve l sensor is defective or not connected. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop.
R Engine oil level System currently unavail. #
Close the bonnet.
T
T op up engine oil
op up engine oil &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of theex haust system. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch component parts described in the
fo llowing. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of /re and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponent parts in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. #
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next tothe /ller opening. #
Allow the engine tocool o. and thor-
oughly clean the engine oil from compo-
nent parts before starting theve hicle. *
N
NOOTE
TE Engine damage caused byan inco r-
re ct oil /lter, incor rect oil or additi ves #
Do not use engine oils or oil /lters which
do not cor respond tothe speci/cations
ex plicitly prescribed forth e service inter-
va ls. #
Follow the inst ructions on the service
inter val display forch anging the engine
oil and obser vethe prescribed change
inter vals. #
Do not use additives. 304 304
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N
N O
OTE
TE Damage caused bytopping up too
much engine oil To
o much engine oil can damage the engine or
th e catalytic con verter. #
Have excess engine oil remo ved at a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop. %
Depending on driving st yle, theve hicle con-
sumes up to0.8 litre of oil per 1000 km. The
oil consum ption may be higher than this when
th eve hicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds. #
Turn cap 1anti-clockwise and remo veit. #
Top up the engine oil. #
Replace cap 1and turn it clockwise until it
engages. #
Check the oil le vel again (/ page 303). Chec
Chec
king t
king t he coolant lev
he coolant lev el
el &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of theex haust system. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch component parts described in the
fo llowing. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of scalding from hot cool-
ant
If yo u open the cap, you could be scalded. #
Let the mo tor cool down before opening
th e cap. #
When opening the cap, wear pr otective
glo ves and saf ety glasses. #
Open the cap slo wlytorelease pressure. Maintenance and care
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Maintain a distance of at least 70 cm between
th efo il-co vered parts of theve hicle and the
nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner. Mo vethe
high-pressure cleaner nozzle around whilst
cleaning. The waterte mp erature of the high-
pressure cleaner must not exceed 60°C.
R Obser vethe information on the cor rect dis-
ta nce in the equipment manufacturer's opera-
to r manual.
R Do not direct the nozzle of the high-pressure
cleaner directly at sensitive parts such as
tyres, soT top, wind de0ector net, gaps, elec-
trical component parts, batteries, illuminants
and louvres. W W
ashing t
ashing t he v
he vehicle b
ehicle b y hand
y hand *
N NOOTE TE Engine damage due towa ter ing ress #
Take care not topoint thewa ter jet
directly towa rdsth e air inlet grille below
th e bonnet. Obser
vethere leva nt legal requ irements (e.g. in
some countries, washing byhand is permitted
only in special lydesignated wash ba ys). #
Use a mild cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo). #
Washtheve hicle with luk ewarm water using a
soT car sponge. When doing so, do not
ex pose theve hicle todirect sunlight. #
Carefully hose theve hicle o. with water and
dry using a chamois.
% Obser vethe no tes on the care of car parts
(/ page 313). N No
ot
tes on paintw
es on paintw or
ork/matt
k/matt /nish
/nishpaintw
paintw or
ork care
k care To
avo id damaging the paintwork and inter fering
with the driving assistance systems, please
obser vethefo llowing no tes:
P
P aint
aint
R Insect remains: Soak with insect remo ver and
ri nse o. the treated areas aTer wards.
R Bird droppings: Soak with water and rinse o.
aTer wards. R
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remo veby
ru bbing gently with a clo thsoaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter 0uid.
R Coolant and brake 0uid: remo vewith a damp
clo thand clean water.
R Tar stains: use tarre mo ver.
R Wax: use silicone remo ver.
R Do not attach sti ckers, /lms or similar materi-
als. Only ha ve/lm attached tothe bumper at
a quali/ed specialist workshop.
R Remo vedirt immediatel y,where possible.
Matt
Matt /nish
/nish
R Only use care products appr ovedfor
Mercedes-Benz.
R Do not attach stic kers, /lms or similar materi-
als. Only ha ve/lm attached tothe bumper at
a qu ali/ed specialist workshop.
R Do not polish theve hicle and light-alloy
wheels.
R Only use car washes that cor respond tothe
latest engineering standards. Maintenance and care
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Inf
Inf
or
ormation on fuel q
mation on fuel q uality f
uality for v
or vehicles wit
ehicles wit h a die-
h a die-
sel engine
sel engine
Gener Gener al not
al not es
es
Obser vethe no tes on operating 0uids
(/ page 360). &
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WARNING
ARNING Risk of /re from fuel mixtu re
If yo u mix diesel fuel with petrol, the 0ash
point of the fuel mixture is lo werth an that of
pure diesel fuel. #
Neverre fuel using petrol in diesel
engines. #
Never mix petrol with diesel fuel. *
N
NO OTE
TE Damage caused bythe wrong fuel Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel could
re sult in damage tothe fuel system, the
engine and the emission control system.
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h a diesel par
h a diesel par ticulat
ticulate
e/lt
/lt er:
er: #
Only refuel using sulphur-free diesel fuel
th at conforms toEuropean standard
EN 590, or an equivalent speci/cation.
In count ries without sulphur-free diesel
fuel, refuel using only lo w-sulphur diesel
fuel with a sulphur content less than
50 ppm.
V
V ehicle wit
ehicle wit hout diesel par
hout diesel par ticulat
ticulate
e/lt
/lt er:
er: #
Only refuel using diesel fuel wi tha sul-
phur content less than 500 ppm.
Ne verre fuel wi thone of thefo llowing fuels:
R Petrol
R Marine diesel
R Heating oil
R Pure fatty acid me thyl ester or veget able
oil
R Para1n or kerosene
If yo u ha veacciden tally refuelled wi th the
wrong fuel: #
Do not switch on theve hicle. #
Consult a quali/ed specialist workshop. The
following compatibility indications for fuel
apply toyour vehicle: 1
For diesel fuel with a maximum of 7% fatty
acid me thyl ester byvolume (bio-diesel)
2 For diesel fuel with a maximum of 10% fatty
acid me thyl ester byvolume (bio-diesel)
Ac cording toEuropean standard EN 16942 you
can /nd the compatibility indications at thefo l-
lowing locations:
R Ontheve hicle on the information label on the
fuel /ller 0ap (/ page 173) Te
ch nical data
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