2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 218

216 X Engine compartment Slowly insert oil dipstick : into the dipstick guide tube to the stop, and take it out again. The oil level is correct if the level is between MIN mark = and MAX mark ;. X Add oil if necessary. If the engine is at normal operating temperature and the Engine Oil Reduce Oil Level message appears, the engine oil level is too high. X Have excess oil siphoned off. Checking the oil level using the onboard computer ! Do not add too much oil. Adding too much oil can result in damage to the engine or the catalytic converter. Have excess oil siphoned off. If the Switch ignition on to check engine oil level message appears: X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. If the Observe Waiting Time message appears: X If the engine is at normal operating temperature: repeat the measurement after about five minutes. If the engine is not at normal operating temperature (e.g. if the engine was only started briefly): repeat the measurement after about 30 minutes. If the Engine Oil Level Not With Engine On message appears: X Switch off the engine. X If the engine is at normal operating temperature: wait about five minutes before carrying out the measurement. If the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the engine was only started briefly: wait about 30 minutes before carrying out the measurement. Maintenance and care On the G 55 AMG, the oil level can be checked using the on-board computer. When checking the oil level: Rpark Rthe the vehicle on a level surface. engine should be switched off for approximately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature. X make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press the & or * button on the steering wheel to select the following message: The measurement takes a few seconds. You will see one of the following messages in the multifunction display: REngine RAdd Oil Level OK 1.0 qt (Canada: 1.0 liters) to reach maximum oil level RAdd 1.5 qts (Canada: 1.5 liters) to reach maximum oil level RAdd 2.0 qts (Canada: 2.0 liters) to reach maximum oil level X Add oil if necessary. i If you wish to cancel the measurement, press the * or & button on the multifunction steering wheel. Adding engine oil H Environmental note When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful to the environment.