Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 263

When the "ENGINE OIL LEVEL – CHECK
LEVEL!" message appears while the engine
is running and at operating temperature,
the engine oil level is low.
When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
Display
A
RESERVE FUEL
VISIT FILLING STATION!
Y
HOOD OPEN!
I
REPLACE KEY
VISIT WORKSHOP!
AUTOM. LIGHT ON
REMOVE KEY!
.
LAMP SENSOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive
to the nearest gas station where the en-
gine oil should be filled up with an ap-
proved oil ( page 227).
Possible cause
The fuel level has dropped below the re-
serve mark.
You are driving with the hood open.
No additional code available for SmartKey.
You have forgotten to remove the key.
The lamp sensor is malfunctioning. The
headlamps switch on automatically.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
!
The engine oil level warnings should
not be ignored. Extended driving with
the symbol displayed could result in se-
rious engine damage that is not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Suggested solution
Refuel at the next gas station
( page 224).
Close the hood ( page 226).
Change the batteries ( page 294).
Remove the key from the starter
switch.
Set lamp operation to manual.
Switch on headlamps using the exte-
rior lamp switch.
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