Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Engine compartment
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Via the on-board computer*
X
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
the ignition lock (
Y
page 59).
X
Press the j or k button to select the
following message:
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
display:
R
Engine oil level OK
R
Add 1.0 litre to reach maximum oil
level
R
Add 1.5 litres to reach maximum oil
level
R Add 2.0 litres to reach maximum oil
level
X
Top up the oil if necessary (
Y
page 153).
Other messages in the multi-function dis-
play
If the engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture and there is too much oil, you will see the
following message:
Eng. oil level
Reduce oil level
X
Have excess oil siphoned off.
!
There is a risk of damage to the engine or
the catalytic converter if there is excess oil
in the engine.
If the Switch ignition on to check
engine oil level message appears:
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock (
Y
page 59).
You will see the following message if you did
not observe the required waiting time:
Observe waiting period
X
Repeat the measurement after about five
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
X
Repeat the measurement after about
30 minutes if the engine is not at normal
operating temperature (if the engine was
only started briefly).
The following message appears if the engine
is running:
Engine oil level Not when engine on
X
Switch off the engine and wait for five
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature, or for about 30 minutes if the
engine is not at normal operating temper-
ature (if the engine was only started
briefly), before measuring.
i
If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the k or j button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
Operation
* optional
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