2001 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 292

ENGINE OIL LEVEL 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 128. 4 The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level. Check the engine oil level immediately. See Engine oil level indicator on page 128 and check the engine for visible leakage (loss of oil). It may be that there is water in the engine oil. Have the engine oil checked. 5 The measuring system is malfunctioning. Line 1 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL LEVEL ENGINE OIL ENGINE OIL LEVEL Line 2 CHECK LEVEL!1 STOP, ENGINE OFF!2 REDUCE OIL LEVEL13 VISIT WORKSHOP!4 VISIT WORKSHOP!5 C* 2 1 2 2 2 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. 283 * C = Category, see page 274. 1 The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil level indicator on page 128. 2 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. Malfunction and warning messages Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index