2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 311

Operation Engine compartment Other display messages If the ignition is not switched on, 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 If there is excess engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: Engine oil level Reduce oil level Turn off the engine. If the engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before checking oil. If the engine is not at operating temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. Switch on the ignition ( page 36). If you see the message: Observe waiting time Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For more information on messages in the display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 368). If engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before repeating check procedure. If engine is not at operating temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. i If you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel ( page 124). 310