Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan - Manual (Page 286)

If you need to do any work inside the engine
compartment,
R
switch off the ignition
R never reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
R
keep clothing away from moving parts
G
WARNING
The ignition system and the fuel injection
system work under high voltage. If you touch
components which are under voltage, you
could get an electric shock. There is a risk of
injury.
Never touch components of the ignition
system or fuel injection system when the
ignition is switched on.
Opening the hood
G
WARNING
The windshield wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the hood is open, you or others could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off. Remove the SmartKey or make
sure that no ignition position has been
selected with KEYLESS-GO. All indicator
lamps must be off in the instrument panel.
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Pull release lever : on the hood.
The hood is released.
X Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
handle ; up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately
15 inches (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.
Engine oil
General notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil
over a distance of 600 miles (1,000 km). The
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Engine compartment
Maintenance and care