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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
STOP, ENGINE OFF!
There is no oil in the engine. There is a
danger of engine damage.
̈ Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt
as soon as possible.
̈ Turn off the engine.
̈ Add engine oil.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK LEVEL!
The engine oil level is too low. ̈ Check the engine oil level
(
୴ page 235) and add oil as re-
quired.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
REDUCE OIL LEVEL!
You have added too much engine oil.
There is a risk of damaging the engine or
the catalytic converter.
̈ Have oil siphoned. Observe all legal
requirements with respect to its
disposal.
ENGINE OIL
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level.
̈ Check the engine oil level
(
୴ page 235) and add oil as re-
quired.
̈ If you must add engine oil frequent-
ly, have the engine checked for
possible leaks.
There is water in the oil. ̈ Have the oil checked.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The measuring system is malfunctioning. ̈ Have the measuring system
checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
S203 MY03_A.book Page 270 Tuesday, January 28, 2003 2:22 PM