Maint enance and care, Engine compartment – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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Opening the hood

The release lever on the hood is in the footwell

on the left-hand side of the vehicle when

viewed in the direction of travel.

X

Make sure that the windshield wipers are

turned off.

X

Pull release lever : on the hood.

The hood is released.

X

Lift the hood slightly.

X

Push hood catch handle ; in the direction

of the arrow and lift the hood.

Closing the hood

G

WARNING

If the hood is unlatched, it may open up when

the vehicle is in motion and block your view.

There is a risk of an accident.
Never unlatch the hood while driving.

X

Lower the hood and let it fall from a height

of approximately 8 inches (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.

Engine oil

Notes on the oil level

Depending on your driving style, the vehicle

consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per

600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption

may be higher than this when the vehicle is

new or if you frequently drive at high engine

speeds.

Checking the oil level using the oil

dipstick

Example: oil dipstick

When checking the oil level:

R

park the vehicle on a level surface.

R

the engine should be switched off for

approximately five minutes if the engine is

at normal operating temperature.

R

the engine should be switched off for at

least 30 minutes if the engine is not at

operating temperature, e.g. if you only start

the engine briefly.

X

Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide

tube.

X

Wipe off oil dipstick :.

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