2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 250

248 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 4 Practical hints Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only: Add 1 qt engine The engine oil level is too low. oil at X Add engine oil (Y page 183) and check the engine oil level next (Y page 181). refueling. X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine (USA only) checked for possible leaks. Add 1 liter engine oil at next refueling. (Canada only) 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). If the message Add 1 qt (Canada: 1 liter) engine oil at next refueling or Engine Oil Level Check Level 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 Display messages ! 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. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only: The measuring system is malfunctioning. X Have the measuring system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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. X Have oil siphoned or drained off. Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal. 4 Engine Oil Level Cannot measure eng. oil level. Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil Level 4