oil dipstick MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS SPORTS 2013 Owners Manual

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EASY-VARIO-PLUS system Cargo compartment enlargement ..234
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 196
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 145
On-board computer .......................183
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................130
General information .......................128
Important safety notes ..................128
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 75
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes ..................318
Removing ....................................... 319
Technical data ............................... 319
Emergency tensioning device
Activation ......................................... 37
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .47
Safety guidelines. ............................ 38
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 77
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 226
Display message ............................ 206
ECO start/stop function ................128
Engine number ............................... 324
Irregularr unning............................ 131
Jump-starting ................................. 283
Starting problems ..........................131
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 127
Switching off .................................. 142
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 287
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................131Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 262
Additives ........................................ 327
Checking the oil level ..................... 261
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 262
Display message ............................ 208
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Notes on oil level/consumption ....261
Viscosity ........................................ 327
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................187
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......64
Display message ............................ 194
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety information ...........63
Warning lamp ................................. 222
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 145
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 269
Exterior lighting Setting options ................................ 96
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 90
Dipping (automatic) .........................91
Folding in/out( automatically).........91
Folding in/out( electrically).............91
Folding in whenl ocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....91
Setting ............................................. 91
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 93
Storing the parking position ............. 92
Eyeglasses compartment .................231 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 274 Index
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Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
X
Pull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.
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 no tspill 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 replacements pecified 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 againw ith the oil
dipstick (Y page 262).
Further information on engine oil
(Y page 326). 262
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care