2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 409
2010 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Engine compartment i If you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press button % on the multifunction steering wheel. X 407 If necessary, add engine oil. For more information on engine oil, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc." (Y page 537). Other display messages If the ignition is not switched on, the following message appears in the multifunction display: For Engine Oil Level Ignition Must be On X Switch on the ignition. Need More Time to Check Engine Oil Level X If the engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before repeating check procedure. X If the engine is not at operating temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. If you see the message: Engine Oil Level Not Measurable With Running Engine X Turn off the engine. X If the engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before checking oil. X If the engine is not at operating temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. If there is excess engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, the following message appears in the multifunction display: Reduce Engine Oil Level X Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and emission control system not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the "Practical hints" section (Y page 483). Adding engine oil ! Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). The following will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty: RUsing engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System. RChanging of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System. RUsing any oil additives. Example illustration: S 550 Z Operation