Owners Manual

consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
On vehicles with a 12-cylinder engine, the oil
level can be checked using the on-board
computer. On all other models, the oil
dipstick must be used to check the 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
dipstick
Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with 4MATIC
X
Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X
Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X
Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X
If the oil level is at or below MIN mark =,
add 0.55 US qt to 1.1 US qt (0.5 to 1.0 l) of
engine oil.
Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer
Measurement
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X
Press the ; or = button to select the
Service menu.
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Engine compartment
Maintenance and care