adding oil MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2013 C207 Owner's Manual

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EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating
.................226
Function/notes ............................. 114
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 114
Function/notes ............................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 226
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ................................ 67
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 170
On-board computer ....................... 217
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 155
General information ....................... 154
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency closing
Soft top ............................................ 91
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Trunk ............................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 355
Points to remember .......................355
Storage location ............................ 356
Technical data ............................... 357
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 262
Display message ............................ 240
ECO start/stop function ................ 154
Engine number ............................... 362
Irregular running ............................ 157
Jump-starting ................................. 313
Starting problems .......................... 157
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 153Switching off
.................................. 168
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 317
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................157
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 296
Additives ........................................ 365
Checking the oil level ..................... 295
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 295
Display message ............................ 241
Filling capacity ............................... 365
Notes about oil grades ................... 365
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 295
Viscosity ........................................ 365
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ................. 222
Deactivating/activating (notes) ....... 67
Display message ............................ 229
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 259
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaust check ................................... 170
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 305
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 120
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 115
Dipping (automatic) .......................116
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 116
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 115
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...116
Setting ........................................... 116
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 117
Storing the parking position .......... 116 Index
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X
Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
= or below, add
1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
Adding engine oil G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine
parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts. 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.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service

system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacement specified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using engine oil additives.
! Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off. Example: engine oil cap
X
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 (Y page 295).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 365). Additional service products
Checking the coolant level G
WARNING
In order to avoid any potentially serious burns:
R use extreme caution when opening the
hood if there are any signs of steam or
coolant

leaking from the cooling system, or
if the coolant temperature display indicates
that the coolant is overheated.
R do not remove the pressure cap on the
coolant reservoir if the coolant temperature
is above 158 ‡ (70 †). Allow the engine to
cool down before removing the cap. The
coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is
under pressure.296
Engine compartment
Maintenance and care