2010 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 181
2010 Mercedes CLS-Class Manual
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219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 179 Version: 2.11.8.1 Engine compartment 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 179 at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off Rwith the engine not at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off Checking engine oil level X Open the hood (Y page 178). 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 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. X ! 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. Notes on checking engine oil level When checking the oil level Rthe vehicle must be parked on level ground Rwith Pull out oil dipstick :. Wipe oil dipstick : clean. X Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the dipstick guide tube. X Pull out oil dipstick : again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain accurate reading. The oil level is correct when it is between lower (min) mark = and upper (max) mark ; of oil dipstick :. i CLS 550: The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). i CLS 63 AMG: The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 1.6 US qt. (1.5 l). X the engine at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for If necessary, add engine oil. For more information on engine oil, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." (Y page 296). Z Operation