Mercedes-Benz 2006 E-Class Automobile User Manual


 
407
Practical hints
What to do if …
When the message
Add 1 Qt.
(Canada:
1 Liter
)
engine oil at next
refueling
(E320CDI, E500, E55AMG)
or
Check oil level at next refueling
(E 350) appears while the engine is run-
ning and at operating temperature, the en-
gine 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 ap-
proved oil specified in the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet.
Display symbol Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
: USA only:
Add 1 Qt. engine oil
at next refueling
Canada only:
Add 1 Liter engine oil
at next refueling
E 320 CDI, E 500, E 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
̈ Check the engine oil level
(
page 321) and add engine oil as re-
quired (
page 323).
̈ If you must add engine oil frequently,
have the engine checked for possible
leaks.
Check oil level
at next refueling
E 350 only:
The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level.
̈ Check the engine oil level
(
page 322) and add oil as required
(
page 323).
̈ If you must add engine oil frequently,
have the engine checked for possible
leaks.
!
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.