2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 253
2000 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Malfunction and warning messages ENGINE OIL LEVEL 250 3 There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter. The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil level indicator on page 117. 4 The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level. Check the engine oil level immediately. See Engine oil level indicator on page 117 and check the engine for visible leakage (loss of oil). 5 The measuring system is malfunctioning. 6 It may be that there is water in the engine oil. Have the engine oil checked. Line 1 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL SENSOR ENGINE OIL Line 2 CHECK LEVEL!1 STOP, ENGINE OFF!2 REDUCE OIL LEVEL!3 VISIT WORKSHOP!4 VISIT WORKSHOP!5 VISIT WORKSHOP!6 When the "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - CHECK LEVEL" message appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick. When this occurs, the warning will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further. If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the "full" mark on the dipstick with an approved oil. 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. 1 The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil level indicator on page 117. 2 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage.