Display message
Waiting period for engine oil level
not observed
–
X
Action: repeat the engine oil measurement
after about five minutes if the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
X
Repeat the engine oil measurement after
about 30 minutes if the engine is not at
normal operating temperature.
Display message
Engine oil level Not with the engine
running
–
X
Action: switch off the engine when it is at
normal operating temperature and wait
approximately five minutes before measur-
ing the engine oil level.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
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WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire in
the engine compartment, leave the bonnet
closed and notify the fire brigade.
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the components descri-
bed in the following.
Oil dipstick and engine oil filler neck (example: die-
sel engine with a power output below 100 kW)
Oil dipstick and engine oil filler neck (example: die-
sel engine with a power output of 100 kW or more)
Oil dipstick and engine oil filler neck (example: pet-
rol engine)
Only check the oil level when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
X
Stop your vehicle on level ground, as far away
from traffic as possible.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait for five minutes.
X
Open the bonnet (
Y
page 323).
X
Pull out oil dipstick
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Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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