Mercedes-Benz 2007 R 320 CDI Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Engine oil level
Stop car, turn engine off
There is no oil in the engine.
There is a danger of engine
damage.
̈ Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as
soon as it is safe to do so in a safe
location.
̈ Turn off the engine.
̈ Add engine oil ( page 369) and check
the engine oil level (
page 366).
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
You have added too much
engine oil. There is a risk of
damaging the engine and/or the
catalytic converter (gasoline en-
gine) or the oxidation catalyst
(diesel engine).
̈ Have oil siphoned or drained off.
Observe all legal requirements with
respect to its disposal.
Engine oil level
Visit workshop
The engine oil has dropped to a
critical level.
̈ Check the engine oil level ( page 366)
and add oil as required (
page 369).
̈ 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 dis-
played could result in
serious engine damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.