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Operation
Engine compartment
̈ Screw the cap back on the filler neck.
Other display messages
If there is excessive engine oil with the en-
gine at normal operating temperature, the
following message will appear:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL – REDUCE OIL LEVEL
̈ Have excess oil siphoned.
If the key is not turned to position 2 in the
starter switch, the following message will
appear:
FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL IGNITION ON
PLEASE!
̈ Switch on the ignition.
If you see the message:
OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD
̈ Wait five minutes before repeating
check procedure.
If you see the message:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN ENGINE ON!
̈ Turn off the engine. If engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature, wait five
minutes before checking oil. If the en-
gine is not yet at normal operating tem-
perature, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil.
If a proper oil level check cannot be per-
formed, the following message will appear:
MEASURING NOT POSSIBLE
.
̈ Repeat the engine oil level check after
a short while.
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
୴ page 330).
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. If you notice transmission
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
check the automatic transmission.
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