2006 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 292

Operation Engine compartment Checking the engine oil level with the oil dipstick (S 350, S 430, S 500 and S 55 AMG 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 five minutes with the engine turned off S 350, S 430, S 500 and S 55 AMG Oil dipstick i The engine oil level can be checked by either the oil dipstick or via the multifunction display in the instrument cluster ( page 289). The amount of engine oil needed is shown more precisely in the multifunction display. To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick, do the following: Open the hood ( page 287). 1 Oil dipstick (S 350, S 430, S 500 and S 55 AMG only) 2 Filler cap Pull out oil dipstick 1. Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean. Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately three seconds to obtain accurate reading. The oil level is correct when it is between the lower (min) and upper (max) mark of the oil dipstick. i The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). 291