2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 359

Operation Engine compartment Closing Warning! Engine oil Checking engine oil level When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off G When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catch hand or fingers. Be careful that you do not close the hood on anyone. Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving. Do not continue driving if the hood can no longer engage after an accident for example. The hood could otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in motion and injure you and/or others. The amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors, including driving style. Increased oil consumption can occur when the vehicle is new the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the vehicle break-in period. Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will lock audibly. Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed. Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force. ! Do not use any special lubricant additives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More information on this subject is available at any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Example illustration R 350 4MATIC 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark Open the hood ( page 356). Pull out oil dipstick 1. 358