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Operation
Engine compartment
̈ If necessary, add engine oil
(
୴ page 273).
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
୴ page 423) and
(
୴ page 425).
Other display messages
If the SmartKey is not turned to position 2
in the starter switch, the following
message will appear:
Switch
ignition on to
check engine
oil level
̈ Switch on the ignition (୴ page 39).
If you see the message:
Observe
waiting time
̈ If the engine is at operating
temperature, wait 5 minutes before
repeating check procedure.
̈ If the engine is not at operating
temperature yet, wait 30 minutes
before repeating check procedure.
If you see the message:
Engine oil
level
Not with
engine on
̈ Turn off the engine.
̈ If the engine is at operating
temperature, wait 5 minutes before
checking oil.
̈ If the engine is not at operating
temperature yet, you must wait
30 minutes before checking oil.
If there is excess engine oil with the engine
at operating temperature, the following
message will appear:
Engine oil
level
Reduce oil
level
̈ Have excess oil siphoned or drained
off. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
For more information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine
oil, see the “Practical hints” section
(
୴ page 351).
!
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off.
It could cause damage to the engine and/or
catalytic converter not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i
G 500 only:
Perform the engine oil level check with the oil
dipstick if it cannot be completed with the
control system (
୴ page 272).
In this case we recommend that you have the
system checked at a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.