Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon - Manual (Page 254)

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Operation
Engine compartment
Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Higher oil consumption can
occur when
ț the vehicle is new
ț the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Checking engine oil level with the
control system
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must
ț be parked on level ground
ț be at normal operating temperature
ț have been stationary for at least five
minutes with the engine turned off
To check the engine oil level via the
multifunction display, do the following:
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2.
The standard display ( ୴ page 111) should
appear in the multifunction display.
̈ Press button k or j on the
steering wheel until the following
message is seen in the multifunction
display:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
MEASURING NOW
MEASURE. CORRECT
ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL
One of the following messages will
subsequently appear in the indicator:
ț ENGINE OIL LEVEL
OK
ț ADD 1.0 Qt. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada: 1.0 LITER )
ț ADD 1.5 Qts. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada: 1.5 LITERS )
ț ADD 2.0 Qts. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada: 2.0 LITERS )
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Do not use any special lubricant addi-
tives, as these may damage the drive
assemblies. Using special additives not
approved by Mercedes-Benz will
restrict your warranty entitlement.
More information on this subject is
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.