Mercedes-Benz E 320, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …
When the
Engine oil - Visit workshop
message appears while the engine is run-
ning and at operating temperature, the en-
gine oil level has dropped to approximately
the minimum level.
When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive
to the nearest service station where the
engine oil should be topped to the required
level with an approved oil specified in the
Factory Approved Service Products pam-
phlet.
Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution
:
Engine oil
Visit workshop The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level.
왘
Check the engine oil level
(
컄
page 305) and add oil as required
(
컄
page 306).
왘
If you must add engine oil frequently,
have the engine checked for possible
leaks.
It may be that there is water in the engine
oil.
왘
Have the engine oil checked.
Engine oil level
Visit workshop
The measuring system is malfunctioning.
왘
Have the measuring system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
!
The 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.