Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
There is water in the engine oil.
X
Have the engine oil examined at a qualified specialist workshop.
The measuring system is malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
4
Engine Oil Level
Service Required
The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
X
Check the oil level (
Y
page 211).
X
If necessary, add engine oil (
Y
page 213).
X
Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs to be
refilled more often than usual.
You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging
the engine or catalytic converter.
X
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements.
There is water in the engine oil.
X
Have the engine oil checked.
4
At next gas
station add
1.0 qt. engine oil.
(USA only)
At next
gas station add
1.0 liter engine
oil.
(Canada only)
The engine oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level (
Y
page 211).
X
If necessary, add engine oil (
Y
page 213).
X
Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs to be
refilled more often than usual.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop
or on the Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
! The oil level is too low. Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. There is a risk of
engine damage.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is too
low must not be ignored.
Display messages
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On-board computer and displays
Z