2007 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

Operation Engine compartment If necessary, add engine oil ( page 273). For more information on engine oil, see the "Technical data" section ( page 423) and ( page 425). 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 If the engine is not at operating temperature yet, wait 30 minutes before repeating check procedure. If you see the message: Engine oil level Not with engine on Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and/or catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i G 500 only: Perform the engine oil level check with the oil dipstick if it cannot be completed with the control system ( page 272). In this case we recommend that you have the system checked at a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Turn off the engine. If the engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before checking oil. If the engine is not at operating temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. If there is excess engine oil with the engine at operating temperature, the following message will appear: Engine oil level Reduce oil level Switch on the ignition ( page 39). If you see the message: Observe waiting time For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 351). If the engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before repeating check procedure. 271