2007 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 279

Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick (SL 550 only) Open the hood ( page 274). 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 3 seconds to obtain accurate reading. The oil level is correct when it is between lower mark 3 (min.) and upper mark 2 (max.) of the oil dipstick. Adding engine oil ! Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfolio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i In vehicles without an oil dipstick, the engine oil level is measured via the control system ( page 276). When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off i The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). If necessary, add engine oil ( page 278). For more information on engine oil, see "Technical data" section ( page 444) and ( page 446). 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark For information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 375). 278