2002 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 131

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Engine oil level indicator The "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - MEASUREMENT IN PROCESS" message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds. One of the following messages will subsequently appear on the indicator: "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - O.K." No oil needs to be added. "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - ADD 1.0 QUART" (Canada: 1.0 L) "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - ADD 1.5 QUART" (Canada: 1.5 L) "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - ADD 2.0 QUART" (Canada: 2.0 L) See "Checking engine oil level", on page 304 for instructions on adding engine oil. "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - REDUCE OIL LEVEL" This message will only be displayed if the engine is at operational temperature. Do not overfill the engine. Excessive 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. 128 The "PERF. SERV. ON TIME" message will be displayed if a proper oil level check cannot be performed. The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short while. Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick, if it cannot completed via the multifunction display. See "Checking engine oil level", on page 304. In this case we recommend that you have the system checked at a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Notes: See malfunction and warning messages on page 272 and page 282 if an engine oil level indicator appears on the multifunction display when the engine is running. The engine oil level cannot be checked while the engine is running. The "ENGINE OIL LEVEL - NOT WHEN ENGINE ON" message will appear.