2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 348

Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the control system (R 500 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 yet, 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 38). The standard display ( page 168) should appear in the multifunction display. One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the indicator: Engine oil level ok Add 1.0 qt. to reach max. oil level Press button k or j on the steering wheel until the following message appears in the multifunction display: i If you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press the k or j button on the multifunction steering wheel. If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil, see ( page 523). For more information on engine oil, see the "Technical data" section ( page 521) and ( page 523). Other display messages If the SmartKey is not turned to position 2 in the starter switch, the following message will appear: Switch ignition on to check engine oil level (Canada: 1.0 liter) Add 1.5 qts. to reach max. oil level (Canada: 1.5 liters) Add 2.0 qts. to reach max. oil level Switch on the ignition ( page 38). (Canada: 2.0 liters) 347