adding oil MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2014 W166 Owner's Manual

Exhaus
tcheck ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
General .......................................... 182
Hydroplaning ................................. 186
Icy road surfaces ........................... 187
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 184
Off-road driving .............................. 188
Off-road fording ............................. 186
Snow chains .................................. 401
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 120
Tire ruts ......................................... 190
Towing atrailer .............................. 253
Traveling uphill ............................... 190
Wet road surface ........................... 184
DSR (Downhill Spee dRegulation)
Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes ............................. 246
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....270
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....270 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................277
Function/notes ............................. 113
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 114
Function/notes ............................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 277
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ...........340
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 285
Function/notes ................................ 74
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 183
On-board computer .......................267
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................162
Automatic engine switch-off ..........162
Deactivating/activating .................163
General information .......................161
Important safety notes ..................161
Introduction ................................... 161Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 88
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 436
Important safety notes ..................436
Removing ....................................... 436
Storage location ............................ 436
Technical data ............................... 438
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .59
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 93
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 325
Display message ............................ 298
ECO start/stop function ................161
Engine number ............................... 443
Irregularr unning............................ 164
Jump-starting ................................. 389
Starting problems ..........................164
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 159
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............160
Switching off .................................. 180
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 394
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 366
Additives ........................................ 449
Checking the oil level ..................... 365
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 365
Display message ............................ 300
Filling capacity ............................... 449
Notes about oil grades ................... 448
Notes on oil level/consumption ....365
Temperature (on-board computer) .278
Viscosity ........................................ 44910
Index

Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine
X
Pull oil dipstick 0002outoft he dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick 0002.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick 0002into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark 0023and
MAX mark 0003, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
0023 or below, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) engine
oil.
Adding engine oil G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, 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
components 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
components before starting the engine. 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
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance 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:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R replacing engine oil and oil filters after
the interval for replacement specified by
the service system has been exceeded
R using 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. 366
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care