oil consumption MERCEDES-BENZ R350 2010 W251 Owner's Manual

Driving off
.................................. 112, 255
Driving safety systems ....................... 63
4-ETS
............................................... 65
ABS .................................................. 63
BAS .................................................. 64
EBP .................................................. 64
ESP ®
................................................ 65
Driving systems
AIRMATIC ...................................... 153
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 156
Cruise control ................................ 142
Distronic ........................................ 145
Hill-start assist system .................. 153
Parktronic system ..........................156
Rear view camera .......................... 159
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 119E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 92, 137
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ......................................

64
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 206
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see 4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 270
Flat tire .......................................... 319
Hazard warning flasher ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 210
Towing the vehicle .........................338
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 209
Emergency engine shutdown ...........342
Emergency operations
Limp-home mode ........................... 121
Remote door unlock ...................... 212
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD Emission control
............................... 260
Information label ............................
345
System warranties ........................... 20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............220
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Compartment ................................ 222
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 29, 305
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Number .......................................... 345
Starting .......................................... 110
Turning off ..................................... 114
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine compartment
Radiator ......................................... 224
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 225
Additives ........................................ 352
Checking level ............................... 224
Consumption ................................. 224
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Oil dipstick ..................................... 224
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 352
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 65
4-ETS ............................................... 65
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 275, 286
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 303
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 184
Power windows .............................. 106
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................181
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 97
Exterior rear view mirrors ..................94
Fold-in function .............................. 1388
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Parking position ...............................
95
Power folding ................................... 95
Exterior view of vehicle ......................26 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................49
First aid kit .........................................
270
Flat tire ............................................... 319
Lowering the vehicle ......................329
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 324
Preparing the vehicle .....................320
Spare wheel ........................... 319, 350
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 320
Floormats ........................................... 217
Fluids
AdBlue ®
......................................... 351
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 350
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Capacities ...................................... 350
Engine coolant ............................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Power steering fluid ....................... 351
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 351
Fog lamps ............................................. 99
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 295, 296
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ...................................... 138
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 351
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only) ..... 45, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ..........42, 307
Front seat head restraints see Head restraints
Fuel ............................................. 220, 353
Additives ........................................ 354Capacity, fuel tank .........................
351
Diesel fuel
............................. 351, 353
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................253
Fuel consumption statistics ...........139
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 221
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 29, 305
Premium unleaded gasoline ... 351, 353
Refueling ........................................ 220
Requirements ................................ 353
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 221
Opening manually ..........................309
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities ...................................... 350
Fuel system, bleeding (diesel
engine) ............................................... 331
Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 351
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 221
Refueling ........................................ 220
Fuses .................................................. 340 G
Garage door opener .................... 32, 213
Gasoline see Fuel


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...249
Gear range ......................................... 119
Indicator ........................................ 120
Limiting .......................................... 121
Shifting into optimal ......................121
Gear selector lever ............................116
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Gearshift pattern ........................... 116
Shifting procedure ......................... 118
Transmission position indicator ..... 118
Transmission positions .................. 118
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 198
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight
see GTW Index
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accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
X Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm).
X Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point above
the headlamps, then it is not properly
closed. Open it again and let it drop with
somewhat greater force. Radiator
i Vehicles with diesel engine:
Do not cover the radiator, for example with
a winter front or bug cover. Otherwise the
readings of the on-board diagnostic system
may be inaccurate. Some of theses
readings are required by law and must be
accurate at all times. Engine oil
The amount of oil your engine consumes will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Increased oil consumption can
occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle
is driven frequently at higher engine speeds.
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
! Do not use any special lubricant additives,
as these may damage the drive assemblies.
Using special additives not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
For further information contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Notes on checking engine oil level When checking the oil level the vehicle must
be parked on level ground and the vehicle must have been stationary for at least
5 minutes with the engine turned off.
Checking engine oil level X
Open the hood (Y page 222). Example illustration: Gasoline engine
Example illustration: Diesel engine
X
Pull out oil dipstick :.
X Wipe oil dipstick : clean.
X Fully insert oil dipstick : into the dipstick
guide tube.
X Pull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark = and upper (max)
mark ; of oil dipstick :.
i The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
X If necessary, add engine oil. 224
Engine compartmentOperation
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