Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 289)

Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
Example: vehicles with a petrol engine
Vehicles with a diesel engine (apart from the A 180
CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model with manual transmis-
sion)
A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, manual transmission
X All models apart from the A 180 CDI
BlueEFFICIENCY model with manual
transmission: pull out oil dipstick :.
X A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model with
manual transmission: undo the oil filler
cap and pull it out together with integrated
oil dipstick :.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
= or below, top up with 1.0 litre of engine
oil.
Adding engine oil
G WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil does not spill out
over the filler neck. Allow the engine to cool
down and thoroughly clean the components
that have come into contact with engine oil
before you start the engine.
H Environmental note
When topping up the 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
Centre.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
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using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
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changing the engine oil and oil filter after
missing the change interval required by
the service system
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using engine oil additives
! Do not add too much oil. Topping up with
too much engine oil can result in damage
Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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