2009 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 151
2009 Mercedes GL-Class Manual
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463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 149 Version: 2.11.7.1 Engine compartment arms are folded forward away from the windshield. 149 Engine oil 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 or the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds. Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the vehicle break-in period. 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. For further information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X X Lift hood up slightly. Push safety hook ; in direction of arrow. X Pull up on hood. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. Notes on checking engine oil level When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground. G 550: The vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off. G 55 AMG: With the engine at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off. With the engine not at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off. Closing G Warning! When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that you do not close the hood on anyone. Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving off. 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. X Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). X Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the turn signals to the left and right of the hood, then it is not properly closed. Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force. Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick On the G 550, you can check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick. X Open the hood (Y page 148). Z Operation ! Do not use any special lubricant additives,
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