2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 310

Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the control system (SLK 55 AMG only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground. with the engine at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off. with the engine not at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off. To check the engine oil level via the multifunction display, do the following: Switch on the ignition ( page 36). The standard display appears in the multifunction display ( page 128). One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunction display: Engine oil level ok Add 1.0 qt. (Canada: 1.0 liter) to reach max. oil level Press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the following message appears in the multifunction display ( page 124): Add 1.5 qts. (Canada: 1.5 liters) to reach max. oil level Add 2.0 qts. (Canada: 2.0 liters) to reach max. oil level i If you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel ( page 124). If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil, see "Adding engine oil" ( page 312). For more information on engine oil, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 449). 309