2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 252

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 250 Version: 2.11.8.1 250 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions 4 SLK 300 and SLK 350 only: Check engine The engine oil has dropped to a critical level. oil level X Check the engine oil level (Y page 193) and add engine oil at next as required (Y page 195). refueling. X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks. Add 1 qt. SLK 55 AMG only: engine The engine oil level is too low. oil at X Add engine oil (Y page 195) and check the engine oil level next (Y page 193). 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). 4 Practical hints If the message Add 1 qt. (Canada: 1 liter) engine oil at next refueling (SLK 55 AMG) or Check engine oil level at next refueling (SLK 300, SLK 350) 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 ! 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.