checking oil MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SEDAN 2016 W205 Owner's Manual

Starting problems .......................... 153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 148
Starting via smartphone ................ 149
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 148
Switching off .................................. 177
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 357
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 332
Additives ........................................ 392
Checking the oil level ..................... 331
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 332
Display message ............................ 270
Filling capacity ............................... 391
General notes ................................ 391
Notes about oil grades ................... 391
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 331
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 252
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 253
Characteristics ................................. 73
Crosswind Assist ............................. 76
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 74
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 74
Deactivating/activating (on-
board computer, except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 247
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ........... 73
Trailer stabilization ........................... 76
Warning lamp ................................. 290
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe Exhaust check
................................... 180
Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 349
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 338
se

e Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 114
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Storing the parking position .......... 115
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 309
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 301
Features ............................................. 316
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 379
MOExtended tires .......................... 343
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 343
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 344
Floormats ........................................... 329
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 386
Two-way radio ................................ 386
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 390
Consumption statistics .................. 240
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 240
Displaying the range ...................... 240
Driving tips .................................... 180
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 390
Fuel gauge ....................................... 36
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 389
Important safety notes .................. 389
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Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 116
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 108
Switching seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 109
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 313
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 340
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 339
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 246
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 392
Coolant (engine) ............................ 392
Engine oil ....................................... 391
Fuel ................................................ 388
Important safety notes .................. 388
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 393
Washer fluid ................................... 393
Setting the charge current (on-
board computer) ............................... 248
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................... 249
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 252
On-board computer ....................... 247
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 253
Side impact air bag ............................. 53
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 267
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 338 Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Important safety information ........... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 95
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 97
Reversing feature ............................. 95
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Ski and snowboard bag .................... 310
Sliding sunroof
Opening/ closi
ng .............................. 99
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 84
Changing the programming ............. 83
Checking the battery ....................... 84
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Display message ............................ 285
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 83
Loss ................................................. 86
Mechanical key ................................ 83
Overview .......................................... 81
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 146
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Starting the engine ........................ 148
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 149
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Snow chains ...................................... 363
Socket (12 V)
Center console .............................. 319
General notes ................................ 319
Rear compartment ......................... 319
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Special seat belt retractor .................. 62
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
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Display message ............................ 285
Introduction ................................... 245
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 245
Number from the phone book ........ 245
Redialing ........................................ 246
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 245
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 298
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 306
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 236
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 246
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 252
Outside temperature ...................... 236
Setting (climate control) ................ 134
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 252
Through-loading feature ................... 311
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................253
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 367
Checking manually ........................ 366
Display message ............................ 280
Maximum ....................................... 366
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 346
Notes ............................................. 365
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 346
Recommended ............................... 363
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 366
Restarting ...................................... 367
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 369
Function/notes .............................3 67
General notes ................................ 367
Important safety notes .................. 368
Restarting ...................................... 369
Warning lamp ................................. 296
Warning message ....... ................... 369
TI

REFIT kit .......................................... 344
Storage location ............................ 343
Tire pressure not reached .............. 346
Tire pressure reached .................... 346 Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 379
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 377
Bar (definition) ............................... 377
Changing a wheel .......................... 379
Characteristics .............................. 377
Checking ........................................ 361
Curb weight (definition) ................. 378
Definition of terms ......................... 377
Direction of rotation ...................... 380
Display message ............................ 280
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 379
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 377
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 377
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 378
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 378
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 378
Important safety notes .................. 360
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 378
Information on driving .................... 360
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 378
Labeling (overview) ........................ 374
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 379
Load index ..................................... 376
Load index (definition) ................... 378
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 378
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 378
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 378
Maximum tire load ......................... 376
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 378
MOExte

nded tires .......................... 362
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 379
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 379
Replacing ....................................... 379
Service life ..................................... 361
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XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
XPull release lever:on the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap, pull hood catch handle ;
up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood
XLower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm).
XCheck that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close it
with a little more force.
Radiator
Do not cover up the radiator, such as with a
thermal mat or insect protection cover. The
readings of the on-board-diagnostic system may
otherwise be inaccurate. Some of these read-
ings are required by law and must be accurate at
all times.
Engine oil
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled next to
the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and
thoroughly clean the engine oil off the com-
ponents before starting the engine.
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
in a different location.
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/C
63S): the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only star-
ted briefly, wait approximately 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
The oil level of the Mercedes-AMG C 63/C63 S
must only be checked when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
Engine compartment331
Maintenance and care
Z

Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Example
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 3 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 liter) 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.
!Only use engine oils and oil filters that have
been approved for vehicles with a service sys-
tem. You can obtain a list of the engine oils
and oil filters tested and approved in accord- ance 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:
Rusing engine oils and oil filters that have not
been specifically approved for the service
system
Rreplacing engine oil and oil filters after the
interval for replacement specified by the
service system has been exceeded
Rusing 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
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 (1.0l)of engine
oil.
XReplace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Ensure that the cap locks into place securely.
XCheck the oil level again with the oil dipstick
(Ypage 332).
Further information on engine oil (
Ypage 391).
Additional service products
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
GWARNING
The cooling system is pressurized, particularly
when the motor is warm. If you open the cap,
you could be scalded if hot coolant sprays out.
There is a risk of injury.
332Engine compartment
Maintenance and care