2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 210

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 208 Version: 2.11.7.1 208 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display If the message At next gas station add 1 qt. (Canada: 1 liter) engine oil. appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum level. The message will be stored in the vehicle status message memory after you have cleared it from the multifunction display. Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service station to refill your engine oil to the required level. For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! 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. Practical hints Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions 4 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine Engine Oil Level damage. Stop, X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe Turn to do so. Engine Off X Turn off the engine. X Engage the parking brake. X Add engine oil (Y page 151) and check the engine oil level (Y page 149). Reserve Fuel Gas cap is open. The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky. X Check the fuel cap (Y page 147). X If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap. X If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. There is water in the fuel filter. X Have the water drained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 8 8 ´ Clean Fuel Filter