2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 284

Operation Engine compartment Add 1.5 qt. to reach max. oil level! Other display messages If the SmartKey is not turned to position 2 in the starter switch, the following message will appear: Turn on ignition to see engine oil level! If you see the message: Engine oil level Not when engine on! (Canada: 1.5 liter) Add 2.0 qt. to reach max. oil level! Turn off the engine. If the 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. If there is excess engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: Engine oil level Reduce oil level! (Canada: 2.0 liter) i If you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press the k or j button on the multifunction steering wheel. If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil see ( page 285). More information on engine oil can be found in the "Technical data" section ( page 388) and ( page 390). Switch on the ignition. If you see the message: Observe waiting time If engine is at normal operating temperature, wait five minutes before repeating check procedure. If engine is not yet at normal operating temperature, wait 30 minutes before repeating check procedure. Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 284