adding oil MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2014 Owners Manual

Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo
compartmen t................................. 226
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 69
Vehicle ............................................. 69
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .52
Engine
Display message .................... 144, 152
ECO start/stop function ..................99
Engine number ............................... 258
Jump-starting ................................. 219
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ......................................... 98
Switching off .................................. 105
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 224
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 202
Additives ........................................ 261
Checking the oil level ..................... 201
Display message ............................ 144
Filling capacity ............................... 261
Notes about oil grades ................... 261
Temperature (on-board computer) .144
Viscosity ........................................ 261
Entering a city
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...144
Deactivating/activating ...................62
Display message .................... 144, 146
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety information ...........61
Trailer stabilization ........................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 162 Exhaust check
................................... 106
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) .............................. 206, 210
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 79
Dipping (automatic) .........................79
Folding in/out (automatically). ........79
Folding in/out (electrically). ............79
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....79
Setting ............................................. 79
Storing settings (memory function) .. 79
Storing the parking position ............. 79 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 212
Flat tire Preparing the vehicle .....................214
Floormats ........................................... 198
Fog lamps Switching on/off .............................. 83
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 186
Fording Off-road ......................................... 106
Frequencies
Garage door opene r....................... 189
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 260
Consumption statistics ..................144
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 144
Displaying the range ......................144
Driving tips .................................... 106
Fuel gauge ..................................... 142
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 259
Important safety notes ..................259
Notes about consumption .............261
Notes for AMG vehicles .................260 Index
9

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 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 &or* 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 97).
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 *or& 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 202
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care