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What to do if …
When the message
Add 1 qt.
(Canada:
1 liter
)
engine oil when next
refueling
(SLK 55 AMG) or
Check oil
level when next refueling
(SLK 280,
SLK 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
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
N
Check oil level
when next refueling
SLK 280 and SLK 350 only:
The engine oil level has dropped to
a critical level.
̈ Check the engine oil level (୴ page 308) and
add engine oil as required (
୴ page 312).
̈ If you must add engine oil frequently, have
the engine checked for possible leaks.
USA only:
Add 1 qt. engine oil
when next refueling
Canada only:
Add 1 liter engine oil
when next refueling
SLK 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
̈ Add engine oil (୴ page 312) and check the
engine oil level (
୴ page 308).
!
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.