2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 285
2008 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the control system* (except SL 550) Switch on the ignition ( page 40). The standard display ( page 143) should appear in the multifunction display. Press button k or j on the steering wheel until the following message appears in the multifunction displays: One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the right multifunction display: Engine Oil Level OK Add 1.0 qt to reach max. oil level. i In vehicles without engine oil measuring system, the engine oil level is measured via the oil dipstick ( page 286). 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, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off (Canada: 1.0 liter) Add 1.5 qts to reach max. oil level. (Canada: 1.5 liters) After about 3 seconds, the following message appears in the left multifunction display: Engine Oil Measuring Now. Add 2.0 qts to reach max. oil level. (Canada: 2.0 liters) i If you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press the k or j button on the multifunction steering wheel. 284