Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018, Operator'S Manual

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Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level with an on-
board computer
The engine oil level is determined during driving.
The oil level display is only available after a driv‐
ing time of up to 30 minutes and if the ignition is
switched on, depending on the driving profile.
It is not possible to correctly measure the oil
level if:
R
the vehicle is not level during the measure‐
ment process.
R
the hood was previously opened.
The engine must be restarted and the engine oil
level will be determined again when driving.
On-board computer:
,
Service
.
Engine Oil Level
You will see one of the following messages in
the multifunction display:
#
Measuring Engine Oil Level... : measurement
of the oil level is not yet possible. Repeat the
request after a maximum of 30 minutes' driv‐
ing.
#
Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for
indicating the oil level in the multifunction
display is green and is between "min" and
"max": the oil level is correct.
#
Engine Oil Level Add 1.0 l and the bar display
for indicating the oil level in the multifunction
display is orange and is below "min": top up
with 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil.
#
Reduce Engine Oil Level and the bar display
for indicating the oil level in the multifunction
display is orange and is above "max": drain
off the excess engine oil. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
#
For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On :
switch on the ignition to check the engine oil
level.
#
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative : sensor
defective or not connected. Consult a quali‐
fied specialist workshop.
#
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail. :
close the hood.
Adding engine oil
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine,
the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
#
Let the engine cool down and only
touch the component parts described
as follows.
&
WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
#
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next to the filler opening.
#
Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
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