2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 263

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Engine compartment Checking engine oil level 260 The engine oil level can be checked by either the oil dipstick or via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster. Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil level. Fully insert dipstick in tube, and remove after three seconds to obtain accurate reading. 2 The oil level must be between the lower mark (min) and the upper mark (max) on the oil dipstick. 1 Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking level is approximately 2.1 US qt (2.0 l). E 320 shown 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level ground, with engine at normal operational temperature. Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan. Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. See malfunction and warning messages on page 250 if an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction display when the engine is running. Note: See page 117 for engine oil level indicator.