Additional service products, Check the coolant level, Notes – Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class User Manual
Page 369: Maintenance and care, Engine compartment

Example: engine oil cap
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Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove
it.
X
Add engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter)
of engine oil.
X
Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place
securely.
X
Check the oil level again with the oil
dipstick (
Further information on engine oil
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Additional service products
Checking coolant level
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WARNING
The engine cooling system is pressurized,
particularly when the engine is warm. When
opening the cap, you could be scalded by hot
coolant spraying out. There is a risk of injury.
Let the engine cool down before opening the
cap. Wear eye and hand protection when
opening the cap. Open the cap slowly half a
turn to allow pressure to escape.
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the
vehicle is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2 in the
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (
X
Check the coolant temperature gauge in
the multifunction display.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡ (70 †).
X
Turn the SmartKey to position
0 (
page 157) in the ignition lock.
X
Slowly turn cap : half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X
Turn cap : further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
= in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar = in the fuel
filler neck when warm, there is enough
coolant in expansion tank ;.
X
If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X
Replace cap : and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
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Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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