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What to do if …?
When the message
Add 1 qt. engine oil
at next refueling
(Canada:
1 liter
) ap-
pears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level
has dropped to approximately the
minimum level.
When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil
leaks are noted, drive to the nearest ser-
vice station where the engine oil should be
topped to the required level with an
approved oil specified in the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
:
Engine oil level
Visit workshop
The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level.
̈ Check the engine oil level
(
୴ page 310) and add oil as required
(
୴ page 312).
̈ If you must add engine oil frequently,
have the engine checked for possible
leaks.
The measuring system is malfunctioning. ̈ Have the measuring system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
!
The engine oil level warnings should
not be ignored. Extended driving with
the symbol displayed could result in
serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.