2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 264
2003 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Operation Engine compartment Other display messages If there is excessive engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: Engine oil level Reduce oil level! If you see the message: Engine oil level Not when engine on! Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked. If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool. The coolant expansion tank is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Have excess oil siphoned. If the key is not turned to position 2 in the starter switch: Turn on ignition to see engine oil level! Turn off the engine. If engine is at normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before checking oil. If the engine is not yet at normal operating temperature, you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. i If you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press the k or j button on the multifunction steering wheel. See "Practical hints" ( page 299) if the engine oil level indicator lights up in the display while the engine is running. More information on engine oil can be found in the "Technical data" ( page 368). Switch on the ignition. If you see the message: Observe waiting time Wait five minutes before repeating check procedure. 264