Mercedes-Benz 2003 E 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Engine compartment
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 121) should
appear in the multifunction display.
̈ Press button k or j, on the
steering wheel until the following mes-
sage is seen in the multifunction dis-
play:
Engine oil level - Measuring now!
Measurement 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.
Adding engine oil
1 Filler neck
̈ Unscrew the cap from filler neck 1. Be
careful not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.
̈ Screw the cap back on the filler neck.
!
Excessive oil must be siphoned or
drained off. It could cause damage to
the engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.