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Engine oil
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Engine oil
Vehicle features and options
Checking the oil level
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
General information
Check the engine oil level with Range Extender
warmed up to operating temperature.
After switching off the Range Extender, wait sev‐
eral minutes before checking the oil level so that
the engine oil can collect in the oil pan.
Checking
1. Park the vehicle in horizontal position in a
safe place.
General information
2. Switch the engine off.
3. Remove the cargo floor panel.
Engine oil consumption depends on the fre‐
quency of Range Extender use. Therefore, regu‐
larly check the engine oil level after refueling.
Safety information
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property, among other potential damage. Im‐
mediately add engine oil.
4. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property, among other potential dam‐
age. Do not add too much engine oil. When too
much engine oil is added, have the engine oil
level corrected by a dealer’s service center or
another qualified service center or repair shop.
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5. After approx. 5, minutes, remove the dip stick
and wipe with a lint-free cloth, paper towel or
similar.
6. Carefully insert the dipstick up to the stop in
the measuring tube, and pull it back out.
The engine oil level must be between the two
marks of the dipstick.
Adding or changing engine oil
Have engine oil added or changed by a dealer's
service center or another qualified service center
or repair shop if necessary.
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