2007 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 374
2007 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol Display message Engine oil level Reduce oil level Possible cause/consequence SLK 55 AMG only: You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter. There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. Possible solution Have oil siphoned or drained off. Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal. Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Turn off the engine. Apply the parking brake ( page 59). Add engine oil ( page 299) and check the engine oil level ( page 296). N Engine oil level Stop, turn engine off When the message Add 1 qt. (Canada: 1 liter) engine oil when next refueling (SLK 55 AMG) or Check oil level when next refueling (SLK 280, SLK 350) appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum level. When this occurs, the warning will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further. Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil leaks are noted, drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the required level with an approved engine oil. For information on approved engine oils, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 373