2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 438

Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol Display messages Check eng. oil level when next refueling Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The engine oil level is too low. The engine oil level is too low. Check the engine oil level ( page 346). Add engine oil ( page 349) and check the engine oil level ( page 346). N USA only: Add 1 qt. engine oil when next refueling Canada only: Add 1 liter engine oil when next refueling Engine oil level Stop, engine off There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as as it is safe to do so in a safe location. Turn off the engine. Add engine oil ( page 349) and check the engine oil level ( page 346). Engine oil level Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter. It may be that there is water in the engine oil. Have oil siphoned or drained off. Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal. Have the engine oil checked. Change engine oil Visit workshop 437