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Engine oil
level
Stop, turn
engine off
There is no oil in the engine. There is
a danger of engine damage.
̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as
it is safe to do so.
̈ Turn off the engine.
̈ Add engine oil (୴ page 273) and check the
engine oil level (
୴ page 270).
Engine oil
level
Visit
workshop
The engine oil has dropped to a
critical level.
̈ Check the engine oil level (୴ page 270) and add
engine oil as required (
୴ page 273).
̈ If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
You have added too much engine oil.
There is a risk of damaging the engine
and/or the catalytic converter.
̈ Have excess oil siphoned or drained off.
Observe all legal requirements with respect to
its disposal.
It may be that there is water in the
engine oil.
̈ Have the engine oil checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
The measuring system is malfunction-
ing.
̈ Have the measuring system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 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.