adding oil MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS COUPE 2018 Owner's Manual

Emissions controlService and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .250
Display message ............................ 229
ECO start/stop function ................ 130
Engine number ............................... 344
Irregular running ............................ 133
Jump-starting ................................. 308
Starting (important safety notes) ... 128
Starting problems .......................... 133
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 128
Starting via smartphone ................ 129
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 128
Switching off .................................. 148
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 313
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 88
Additives ........................................ 347
Checking the oil level ..................... 287
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 288
Display message ............................ 231
Filling capacity ............................... 347
General notes ................................ 346
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 287
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 12
Engine oil additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 56
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 213
Characteristics ................................. 67
Crosswind Assist .............................7 0Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............6
8
Deactivating/activating (note
s,
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...... 68
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 208
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 247
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe
Exhaust check ................................... 151
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 296
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 295
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Setting ........................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 267
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 259
Features ............................................. 272
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 335
MOExtended tires .......................... 301
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 300
Index11

When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface
Rthe engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature
Rall vehicles (except Mercedes ‑AMG C 63
and Mercedes ‑AMG C 63 S):if the engine is
not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if
the engine was started only briefly, wait
approximately 30 minutes before carrying out
the measurement
Mercedes ‑AMG C 63 and Mercedes ‑AMG C
63 S: the oil level must only be checked when
the engine is at normal operating temperature.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Check the oil level with the oil dipstick (exam-
ple)
XPull oil dipstick :out of the dipstick guide
tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick :.
XSlowly slide dipstick :into the guide tube to
the stop, and take it out again after approx-
imately three seconds.
If the level is between MIN mark =and MAX
mark ;, the oil level is correct.
XIf the oil level has dropped to MIN mark =or
below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)of engine oil.
Adding engine oil
HEnvironmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to
the environment.
!Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system. A list of the engine oils and oil filters that have
been tested and approved in accordance with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system:
RUse of engine oils and oil filters that have
not been expressly approved for the service
system
RReplacement of engine oil and oil filter after
the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired
RUse of 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.
Add engine oil (example)
XTurn cap :counter-clockwise and remove it.
XAdd engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)of engine
oil.
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and tighten
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil dipstick
(Ypage 288).
Further information on engine oil (
Ypage 346).
288Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

XIf necessary, add coolant that has been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
XReplace cap:and turn it clockwise as far as
it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(
Ypage 347).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system
GWARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
Example: adding liquid to the windshield
washer system
XTo open: pull cap:upwards by the tab and
open.
XAdd the premixed washer fluid.
XTo close: press cap :onto the filler neck
until it engages.
If the washer fluid level drops below the recom-
mended minimum fluid level of 1.1 US qt (1.0 l),
a message appears in the multifunction display
prompting you to add washer fluid (
Ypage 243).
Further information on washer fluid
(
Ypage 348).
ASSYST PLUS
Service message
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the next service due date. Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see the separate Maintenance Book-
let).
Further information can be obtained at a quali-
fied specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
iThe ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does not show any information on the engine
oil level. Observe the notes on the engine oil
level (
Ypage 287).
The multifunction display shows a service mes-
sage for several seconds, e.g.:
RService A in XX Days
RService A Due
RService A Overdue by XX Days
Depending on the operating conditions of the
vehicle, the remaining time or distance until the
next service due date is displayed.
The letter A
orB, possibly in connection with a
number or another letter, indicates the type of
service. A
stands for a minor service and Bfor a
major service.
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does
not take into account any periods of time during
which the battery is disconnected.
Maintaining the time-dependent service sched-
ule:
XNote down the service due date displayed in
the multifunction display before disconnect-
ing the battery.
or
XAfter reconnecting the battery, subtract the
battery disconnection periods from the ser-
vice date shown on the display.
Hiding a service message
XPress the aor% button on the steering
wheel.
Displaying service messages
XSwitch on the ignition.
XUse ò on the steering wheel to call up the
list of menus.
290ASSYST PLUS
Maintenance and care