Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Checking the oil level using the oildipstick
When checking the oil level:
• park the vehicle on a level surface.
• the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine
► 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.
The oil level is correct if the level is between MIN mark 3 and MAX mark 2.
► Add oil if necessary.
Notes on the oil level
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Important safety notes
WARNING
It is dangerous to shift the automatic
transmission out of parking position P or
neutral position N if the engine speed is
higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
o ...
Vehicle Information Menu Items
(Vehicle Information): Press to
scroll through the following menu items:
Oil Life
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This
display shows an estimate of the oil ...
Bulb specification
NOTICE
Before attempting to replace a bulb, ensure that both the affected lamp and the
vehicle's ignition, are turned off. If the circuit remains live, a short circuit
can occur which ma ...