adding oil MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class 2014 W463 Owner's Manual

Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 284
Additives ........................................ 347
Checking the oil level ..................... 283
Display message ............................ 231
Filling capacity ............................... 347
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Temperature (on-board computer) .217
Viscosity ........................................ 347
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .20
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...218
Deactivating/activating ...................63
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety information ...........62
Trailer stabilization ........................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Exhaust check ................................... 159
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 292
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Dipping (automatic) .........................94
Folding in/out (automatically). ........94
Folding in/out (electrically). ............93
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....94
Setting ............................................. 93
Storing settings (memory function) .. 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 296
Flat tire Preparing the vehicle .....................298
Floormats ........................................... 278
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 101Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back
.................................. 259
Front fog lamp (display message) ...228
Front fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 101
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 346
Consumption statistics ..................208
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 209
Displaying the range ......................209
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 344
Important safety notes ..................344
Notes about consumption .............346
Notes for AMG vehicles .................345
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .344
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Refueling ........................................ 153
Tank content/reserve fuel .............344
Fuel/water separator
Service .......................................... .287
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 159
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................155
Opening/closing ............................ 154
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 344
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Fuse allocation chart ........................309
Fuse box Battery case ................................... 310
Dashboard ..................................... 309
Front-passenger footwell ...............309
Transmission tunnel ....................... 310
Fuse extractor ................................... 309
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 309
Dashboard fuse box .......................309
Fuse allocation chart .....................309
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309 Index
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X
Slowly slide oil dipstick 0043into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark 0087and
MAX mark 0044, the oil level is correct.
X Add oil if necessary.
Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer !
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.
G 65 AMG: the oil level can be checked using
the on-board computer only.
On all other models, the oil dipstick must be
used to check the engine oil level.
When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X Press the 0041or0068 button on the
steering wheel to select the following
message: The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
multifunction display:
R Engine Oil Level OK Engine Oil Level OK
R Add 1.0 qt
Add 1.0 qt (Canada:1.0 liter
1.0 liter) to
to
reach maximum oil level.
reach maximum oil level.
R Add 1.5 qts
Add 1.5 qts (Canada:1.5 liters
1.5 liters )to
to
reach maximum oil level.
reach maximum oil level.
R Add
Add 2.0 qts.
2.0 qts. (Canada:2.0 liters
2.0 liters )to
to
reach maximum oil level.
reach maximum oil level. X
Add oil if necessary.
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature and the Engine oil Reduce
Engine oil Reduce
oil oil level
level display appears, too much oil has
been added.
X Have excess oil siphoned off.
If the Switch on ignition to check
Switch on ignition to check
engine oil level engine oil level message appears:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
If the Observe waiting time
Observe waiting time message
appears:
X If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: repeat the measurement
after about five minutes.
X If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, repeat the measurement
after approximately 30 minutes.
If the Engine oil level Not when
Engine oil level Not when
engine on engine on message appears:
X Switch off the engine.
X If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: wait about five minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
X If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature: e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait approximately
30 minutes before carrying out the
measurement.
i If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the 0068or0041 button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Adding engine oil 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 284
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