Mercedes-Benz ML 320 BlueTEC, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
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Battery/Alternator
Stop Vehicle
The battery is defective.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Do not continue to drive.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
N
Check engine oil
level at next
refueling.
The engine oil level is too low. X Check the engine oil level (
Y
page 241) and add
engine oil as required (
Y
page 242).
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
If the message
Check engine oil level
at next refueling.
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
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). ! 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.
Practical hints