2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 389

Practical hints What to do if ... Left display Right display Engine Oil Level Stop car, switch engine off. Possible cause/consequence There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. Possible solution Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. Turn off the engine. Add engine oil ( page 286) and check the engine oil level ( page 284). N Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil Level Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only: You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter. Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only: The measuring system is malfunctioning. Vehicles with oil dipstick only: The engine oil has dropped to a critical level. Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal. Engine Oil Level Cannot measure eng. oil level. Engine Oil Level Check Level Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Check the engine oil level ( page 284) and add oil as required ( page 286). If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks. 388