2002 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 144

Engine oil level indicator • with engine not at operational temperature up to approximately 30 minutes. The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short time. Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2. To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel until the display appears. See page 106. With the multifunction display showing the trip odometer and main odometer, press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the "MEASUREMENT CORRECT ONLY IF VEH. P 5 4 .3 0 -4 4 6 1 -2 6 LEVEL" engine oil level indicator appears. This indicator is only a reminder. Measurement can be cancelled by To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level pressing button j or k if the vehicle is not ground, with engine at normal operational temperature. parked on level ground. An incorrect reading will be recorded if you do not cancel the measurement. Move Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping the vehicle to level ground and measure again. the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan. The electronic key in starter switch is not in position 2 if The message "OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD" will be the "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - SWITCH ON IGNITION!" displayed if the required waiting period has not been message appears. observed after stopping the engine: • with engine at operational temperature approximately 5 minutes. Engine oil level indicator Instruments and controls Operation Driving 141 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - MEASURING NOW!" message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds.