Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick

Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
To check the oil level with the engine at
normal operating temperature, switch the
engine off and wait for approximately five
minutes.
Pull oil dipstick 1 out of the
dipstick guide
tube.
Wipe off oil dipstick 1.
Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into
the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark 3 and
MAX mark 2, the oil level is correct.
If the oil level has sunk to MIN
mark 3 or
below, add
0.55 to 1.1 US qt(0.5 to 1.0 liter) engine oil.
See also:
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
multifunction display
General notes
You can select the distance display in the
Assistance menu of the onboard
computer.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
deactivated
•► Select the Distance Display functio ...
Activating/deactivating
•► To activate: press the
button.
The indicator lamp above the button
lights up.
•► To switch off: press the
button.
The indicator lamp above the button
goes out. The co ...
Vehicle identification plate
Even if you have calculated the total load
carefully, you should still make sure that the
gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle
weight rating are not exceeded. Details can
be found on ...
