2007 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 496

Operation Engine compartment If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil ( page 496). For more information on engine oil, see the "Technical data" section ( page 661) and ( page 663). Other display messages If the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* start/ stop button is not in position 2, the following message will appear: For engine oil level, turn on ignition Switch on the ignition ( page 315). If you see the message Waiting period for, engine oil level not complete If engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before repeating check procedure. If engine is not at operating temperature yet, wait 30 minutes before repeating check procedure. If you see the message Engine oil level Not when engine on 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 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter (gasoline engine) not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 602). Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick (S 550) 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 495