2001 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 86

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 82 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Checking engine oil level Engine oil level indicator in odometer display field (Model SL 500) The following messages are available: "OK" "-1.0 Q" (Canada: -1.0 L) "-1.5 Q" (Canada: -1.5 L) "-2.0 Q" (Canada: -2.0 L) If the message "-2.0 Q" (Canada: -2.0 L) blinks and a signal sounds, add oil to upper (max) mark of the dipstick. "HI" The message "HI" blinks and a signal sounds. Do not overfill the engine. Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The symbol I flashes in the odometer display field if a proper oil level check cannot be performed. The oil level check can be repeated after a short time. Perform the oil level check with the dipstick, if it cannot be completed via the odometer display field. In this case we recommend that you have the system checked at a Mercedes-Benz Center. Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 and wait until the symbols : and I appear in the odometer display field. Within 1 second press button "1" twice.