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Open the hood (Y page 223).
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Oil dipstick
2
Upper (max) mark
3
Lower (min) mark
X
Pull out oil dipstick 1.
X
Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
X
Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick
guide tube.
X
Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approxi-
mately 3 seconds to obtain accurate read-
ing.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark 3 and upper (max) mark
2 of oil dipstick 1.
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The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is approxi-
mately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
X
If necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc.” (Y page 351).
For information on messages in the multi-
function display concerning engine oil, see
the “Practical hints” section (Y page 289).
Checking engine oil level with the con-
trol system
On the SLK 55 AMG, you can check the
engine oil level with the control system.
X
Switch on the ignition.
The standard display appears in the multi-
function display (Y page 112).
X
Press button k or j on the multi-
function steering wheel repeatedly until the
following message appears in the multi-
function display.
One of the following messages will subse-
quently appear in the multifunction display:
R
Engine Oil Level
OK
R
Add 1.0 qt. (Canada: 1.0 liter)
to reach max. oil level.
R
Add 1.5 qts. (Canada: 1.5 liters)
to reach max. oil level.
R
Add 2.0 qts. (Canada: 2.0 liters)
to reach max. oil level.
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If you want to interrupt the checking pro-
cedure, press button k or j on the
multifunction steering wheel.
X
If necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc.” (Y page 351).
Operation
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