2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 282

280 Engine compartment Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick 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 Maintenance and care Example: gasoline engine 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: 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 X Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove it. X Add the amount of oil required. Fill carefully to the maximum mark on the oil dipstick. 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. i The difference in quantity between the MIN mark and the MAX mark on the dipstick is (depending on the engine) approximately 1.6 to 2.1 US qt. (1.5 to 2 l). ! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is above the MAX mark on the dipstick, too much oil has been added. This can lead to damage to the engine or the catalytic converter. Have excess oil siphoned off. ! Only use engine oils and oil filters which have been approved for vehicles with a service system. A list of the engine oils and