2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 286

284 Engine compartment When checking the oil level: Rpark Rthe Adding engine oil H Environmental note When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to the environment. the vehicle on a level surface. engine should be switched off for at least five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature. Rthe engine should be switched off for at least 30 minutes if it is not at normal operating temperature (i.e. if you only start the engine briefly). Maintenance and care Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine ! Only use engine oils and oil filters which have been approved for vehicles with a service system. A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have been tested and approved according to the Mercedes-Benz specifications for service products can be found on the Internet at http:// www.mbusa.com (USA only). Further information on tested and approved engine oils and oil filters can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The following causes engine failure or damage to the exhaust system: Rusing engine oils and oil filters that are not specifically approved for the service system Rreplacing the engine oil and oil filter later than the specified replacement interval required by the service system Rusing engine oil additives Example: vehicles with a diesel engine X Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide tube. X Wipe off oil dipstick :. X Slowly insert oil dipstick : into the dipstick guide tube to the stop, and take it out again. The oil level is correct if the level is between MIN mark = and MAX mark ;. X Add oil if necessary. Example: engine oil cap