2002 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 324

Adding engine oil Unscrew the oil filler cap and add oil carefully if you need to top up the oil. Follow the message appearing on the engine oil level indicator display (page 141) as to quantity to be added. Re-install oil filler cap. Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. See malfunction and warning messages on page 293 if an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction indicator when the engine is running. Notes: P 0 1 .0 0 -2 2 1 9 -2 6 1 2 See page 141 for engine oil level indicator display. The dipstick tube allows for draining of oil by using a suction device. 1 Oil filler cap 2 Plug of dipstick guide tube The engine oil level can only be checked via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster. To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level ground, with engine at normal operational temperature. Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan. Engine compartment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 321 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index