oil viscosity MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2012 X164 Owner's Manual

EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 275
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 71
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake force Distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 85
Fuel filler flap ................................. 161
Vehicle ............................................. 85
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 315
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264
Display message ............................ 244
Emergency starting ........................333
Engine number ............................... 370
Irregular running ............................ 153
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 150
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............151
Switching off .................................. 166
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Engine emergency stop .................... 335
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 302
Additives ........................................ 375
Checking the oil level ..................... 301
Display message ............................ 246
Filling capacity ............................... 371
Notes about oil grades ................... 375Notes on oil level/consumption ....301
Viscosity ........................................ 375
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) 4ETS ................................................ 70
Deactivating/activating ...................70
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety information ...........69
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Exhaust check ................................... 169
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 310
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Dipping (automatic) .......................113
Folding in/out (automatically) .......113
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........112
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...113
Setting ........................................... 113
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 114
Storing the parking position ..........113
F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 314
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 321
MOExtended run-flat system .........325
Preparing the vehicle .....................316
Raising the vehicle .........................322
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 317
Floormat ............................................. 297
Fording Off-road ......................................... 171
On flooded roads ........................... 171
Front fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 120
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Engine oil
Please bear the following in mind
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with maintenance
systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or go to the Internet site
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to
fulfill the prescribed service intervals. Do
not change the engine oil or oil filter in
order to achieve longer replacement
intervals than those prescribed. You could
otherwise cause engine damage or damage
to the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service
interval display regarding the oil change.
Otherwise, you may damage the engine and
the exhaust gas aftertreatment.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
ModelEngine
modelMB
ApprovalGL 350 BlueTEC642229.51GL 450273229.5GL 550273229.5
i MB Approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Additives
! Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity)
classification suitable for the prevailing
outside temperatures. The following table
shows the correct SAE classification to be
used. The low-temperature characteristics of
engine oils can deteriorate significantly, e.g.
as a result of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It
is therefore strongly recommended that you
carry out regular oil changes using an
approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE
classification.
Refrigerant of the air-conditioning
system
The air-conditioning system is filled with
R134a refrigerant and a special PAG
lubricant.
! Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or
mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could
damage the air-conditioning system.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air; this lowers its boiling point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake system
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