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If you want to interrupt the checking
procedure, press button * or & on
the multifunction steering wheel.
If there is excess engine oil with the engine at
normal operating temperature, the following
message appears in the multifunction
display:
Engine Oil Level
Reduce 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 251).
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).
The following will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty:
R
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System.
R
Changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System.
R
Using any oil additives.
Example illustration: SLK 350 (SLK 300 similar)
SLK 55 AMG
X
Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck.
X
Add engine oil as required. Be careful not
to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.
!
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.
X
Screw filler cap : back on filler neck.
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (Y page 300) and
(Y page 302).
Transmission fluid level
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission fluid level does not need to
be checked. If you notice transmission fluid
loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an
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