2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 227
2010 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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Engine compartment G Warning! 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 225 The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the ignition system Rwith the engine running starting the engine Rwhile Rwhen Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 8 in (20 cm). X 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. X Pull hood lock release lever :. The hood is unlocked. Engine oil The amount of oil your engine consumes 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. ! Never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. Otherwise the windshield wipers or the hood could be damaged. ! 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. For further information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Push handle ; under the hood upwards. X Pull up on the hood and then release it. The hood will be held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts automatically. Notes on checking engine oil level When checking the oil level Rthe vehicle must be parked on level ground Rwith the engine at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for Z Operation the ignition is switched on and the engine is turned manually