Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Engine compartment
Checking the engine oil level with the
control system
You can check the engine oil level on the
multifunction display.
̈ Turn the key in the starter switch to
position 2.
The standard display (
page 122) should
appear in the multifunction display.
̈ Press buttonk or j on the
steering wheel until the following mes-
sage is seen in the multifunction dis-
play:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
MEASURING NOW
MEASURE. CORRECT
ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL
One of the following messages will sub-
sequently appear in the indicator:
ț
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
OK
ț
ADD 1.0 QT. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada:
1.0 LITER
)
ț
ADD 1.5 QTS. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada:
1.5 LITERS
)
ț
ADD 2.0 QTS. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada:
2.0 LITERS
)
̈ If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding oil see (
page 241).
Other display messages
If the key is not turned to position 2 in the
starter switch, the following message will
appear:
FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL
SWITCH ON IGNITION!
̈ 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.
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