oil dipstick MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 2017 Owners Manual

Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Starting via smartphone ................ 140
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 140
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 343
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 321
Additives ........................................ 382
Checking the oil level ..................... 320
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 321
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 382
Notes about oil grades ................... 381
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 320
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 241
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 241
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating ................... 67
Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ................................ 66
General notes .................................. 66
Important safety information ........... 67
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 279
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 163
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 328
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 107 Dipping (automatic) ....................... 109
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 108
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 108
Out of position (trouble shoo ting) ... 109
Se
tting ........................................... 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 110
Storing the parking position .......... 109
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 296
F Favorites
Overview ........................................ 289
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 332
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 331
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 333
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 318
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 115
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 297
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 167
On flooded roads ........................... 166
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 376
Two-way radio ................................ 376
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 380
Consumption statistics .................. 232
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 233
Displaying the range ...................... 233
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 379
Important safety notes .................. 379
Low outside temperatures ............. 380
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Quality (diesel) ............................... 380
Refueling ........................................ 153
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 379 Index 11

X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off. X
Pull release lever C on the hood.
The hood is released.
X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch handle D
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 X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm). X
Check 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
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover
the radiator, for example with a winter front or
bug cover. The readings of the on-board-diag-
nostic system may otherwise be inaccurate.
Some of these readings are required by law and
must be accurate at all times. Engine oil
Important safety notes
G WARNING
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.
G WARNING
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: R
park the vehicle on a level surface. R
the engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature. R
if the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying
out the measurement.320
Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Example : vehicle s wit h a gasolin e engin e
Example : vehicle s wit h a diesel engin eX
Pull dipstick C out of the dipstick tube.X
Wipe off oil dipstick C .X
Slowly slide oil dipstick C into the guide tube
to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark