Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Refilling Engine Oil User Manual
Refilling Engine Oil
WARNING
Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler, and parts of the exhaust system.
- Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
WARNING
Risk of fire and injury from engine oil If engine oil comes into contact with hot component parts in the engine compartment, it may ignite.
- Make sure that no engine oil is spilled next to the filler opening.
- Allow the engine to cool off and thoroughly clean the engine oil from component parts before starting the vehicle.
NOTE
- Engine damage caused by an incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or additives
- Do not use engine oils or oil filters which do not correspond to the specifications explicitly prescribed for the service intervals.
- Follow the instructions on the service interval display for changing the engine oil and observe the prescribed change intervals.
- Do not use additives.
NOTE
Damage caused by adding too much engine oil Excessive engine oil can damage the engine or the catalytic converter.
- Have excess engine oil removed in a qualified specialist workshop.
- Depending on driving style, the vehicle consumes up to 0.9 US q t (0.8 liters) of oil per 600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption may also be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
- Depending on the engine, the cap may be located in different positions in the engine compartment.
- Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.
- Refill engine oil.
- Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise until it engages.
- Check the oil level again (/ page 406).
- Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
- Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
WARNING
Risk of scalding from hot coolant If you open the cap, you could be scalded.
- Let the motor cool down before opening the cap.
- When opening the cap, wear protective gloves and safety glasses.
- Open the cap slowly to release pressure.
- Has the coolant been checked or refilled only at a qualified specialist workshop?
Topping up the windshield washer system
WARNING
Risk of injury due to moving parts Components in the engine compartment may continue to run or start unexpectedly even when the drive system is switched off.
Observe the following if you must open the hood:
- Switch off the vehicle.
- Never touch the danger zones surrounding moving components, e.g. the rotation area of the fan.
- Remove jewelry and watches.
- Keep items of clothing and hair away from moving parts.
WARNING
Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler, and parts of the exhaust system.
- Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
WARNING
Risk of fire and injury from windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable. It could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine component parts or the exhaust system.
- Make sure that no windshield washer concentrate spills out next to the filler opening.
- Remove cap 1 by the tab.
- Add washer fluid.
- Further information about the windshield washer fluid (/ page 483).
Keeping the air/water duct free
- Keep the area between the hood and the windshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snow or leaves.
Cleaning and care
Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
WARNING
Risk of accident due to reduced braking effect after washing the vehicle. The braking effect is reduced after washing the vehicle.
- After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until the braking effect has been fully restored.
NOTE
Damage from automatic braking If one of the following functions is activated, the vehicle will brake automatically in certain situations:
- Active Brake Assist
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- HOLD function
- Active Parking Assist
- To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar situations:
- During towing.
- In a car wash.
NOTE
Damage due to unsuitable car wash
- Before driving into a car wash make sure that the car wash is suitable for the vehicle’s dimensions.
- Ensure there is the sufficient ground clearance between the underbody and the guide rails of the car wash.
- Ensure that the clearance width of the car wash, in particular the width of the guide rails, is sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car wash, ensure the following beforehand: - Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.
- The HOLD function is switched off.
- The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is switched off.
- The vehicle is locked and the door handles are retracted.
- The side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.
- The outside mirrors are folded in.
- The blower for the ventilation and heating is switched off.
- The windshield wiper switch is in position g.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.
- The HOLD function is switched off.
- The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is switched off.
- The vehicle is locked and the door handles are retracted.
- The side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.
- The outside mirrors are folded in.
- The blower for the ventilation and heating is switched off.
- The windshield wiper switch is in position g.
- The key is at a minimum distance of 20 f t(6 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the trunk lid or a door could open unintentionally.
For car washes with a conveyor system: - Do not make any hand movements in the area of the overhead control panel or deactivate (/ page 348) the Sliding Sunroof and Roller Sunblind option in the settings for the MBUX interior assistant.
If, after the car wash, you remove the wax from the windshield and wiper blades, this will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise. Automatic car wash mode
In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for driving into an automatic car wash. Car wash mode can be activated at a speed of up to 12 mph (20 km/h) (/ page 411).
- When car wash mode is activated, the Automatic Car Wash Mode Active message will appear on the driver’s display. The following adjustments will be made:
- The outside mirrors will be folded in.
- To prevent the windshield washer system from starting up automatically, the rain sensor will be deactivated.
- Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be deactivated.
- Vehicles with 360° Camera: the front image will be activated after approximately eight seconds.
- Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: kick detection will be deactivated.
- If one of the settings cannot be selected, this will be shown by the % symbol next to the respective setting.
- Pressing Switch Off will cancel car wash mode. Above a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), car wash mode will be deactivated automatically.
You can also switch off car wash mode via the MBUX multimedia system (/ page 411). - The following settings will be reset when car wash mode is deactivated:
- The outside mirrors will be folded out.
- The rain sensor will be activated.
- Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be reset to the previously selected setting.
- Vehicles with 360° Camera: the front image will be deactivated at speeds above 11 mph (18 km/h).
- Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: kick detection will be activated.
Activating/deactivating automatic car wash mode
Requirements
- The vehicle is stationary.
- The vehicle is switched on.
Multimedia system:
Home > Settings > Vehicle > Driving
Activating automatic car wash mode
- Select Automatic Car Wash Mode.
- Select Activate.
- If one of the settings cannot be selected, this is shown by an % next to the respective setting.
- For an overview of the settings made when
- Activating automatic car wash mode (/ page 410).
- Deactivating automatic car wash mode
- Select Switch Off. The automatic car wash settings are reset.
- The automatic car wash mode is automatically deactivated as soon as a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h) is exceeded.
Information on using a power washer
WARNING
Risk of an accident when using power washers with round spray nozzles The water jet can cause externally invisible damage.
- Components damaged in this way may unexpectedly fail.
- Do not use a power washer with round spray nozzles.
- Have damaged tires or chassis parts replaced immediately.
- To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the following when using a power washer:
- The key is at a minimum distance of 10 f t(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the trunk lid or a door could open unintentionally.
- Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) to the vehicle.
- Vehicles with decorative films: parts of your vehicle are covered with a decorative film. Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm) between the film covered parts of the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the power washer nozzle around while cleaning. The water temperature of the power washer must not exceed 140°F (60°C).
- Observe the information on the correct distance in the equipment manufacturer’s operating instructions.
- Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps, electrical components, batteries, illuminates or louvers.
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