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Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must
ț be parked on level ground
ț be at normal operating temperature
ț have been stationary for at least five
minutes with the engine turned off
With the operating 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 (
୴ page 111) 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 - MEASUREMENT IN
PROCESS! MEASUREMENT CORRECT ONLY
IF VEH. LEVEL
After about three seconds, this mes-
sage is displayed:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL –
MEASURING NOW!
One of the following messages will sub-
sequently appear in the indicator:
ț
ENGINE OIL LEVEL – OK
ț
ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.0 QUART
(1.0 LITER)!
ț
ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.5 QUART
(1.5 LITER)!
ț
ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 2.0 QUART
(2.0 LITER)!
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:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL – SWITCH ON IGNITION!
̈ Switch on the ignition.
i
If you want to cancel the measuring
process, press the
k or j but-
tons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
!
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.
The oil dipstick tube allows for draining
of oil by using a suction device
(
୴ page 219).