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X
If necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc.” (Y page 577).
Other display messages
If the ignition is not switched on, the following
message appears in the multifunction
display:
For Engine Oil Level
Ignition Must be On
X
Switch on the ignition.
If you see the message:
Need More Time
to Check
Engine Oil Level
X
If the engine is at operating temperature,
wait 5 minutes before repeating check
procedure.
X
If the engine is not at operating
temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil.
If you see the message:
Engine Oil Level
Not Measurable
With Running Engine
X
Turn off the engine.
X
If the engine is at operating temperature,
wait 5 minutes before checking oil.
X
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
normal operating temperature, the following
message appears in the multifunction
display:
Reduce
Engine Oil Level
X
Have excess oil siphoned or drained off.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
!
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the engine
and emission control system not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
For information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the “Practical hints” section
(Y page 516).
Adding engine oil
!
Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters, contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Example illustration CL 550 4MATIC
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