Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 430 Operator's Manual page 265

Checking the engine oil level with the
control system
You can check the engine oil level on the
multifunction display.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2.
The standard display ( page 135) should
appear in the multifunction display.
Press button k or j on the
steering wheel until the following mes-
sage is seen in the multifunction dis-
play:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
MEASURING NOW!
MEASURE. CORRECT
ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL
One of the following messages will sub-
sequently appear in the indicator:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
OK
ADD 1.0 QT. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada: )
1.0 LITER
ADD 1.5 QTS. TO
REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada:
1.5 LITERS
ADD 2.0 QTS.
TO REACH MAX. OIL LEVEL!
(Canada: 2
.0 LITERS
If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding oil see ( page 267).
Other display messages
If the SmartKey is not turned to position 2
in the starter switch, the following mes-
sage will appear:
FOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL
SWITCH ON IGNITION!
Switch on the ignition.
If you see the message:
OBSERVE WAITING PERIOD
Wait five minutes before repeating
)
check procedure.
If you see the message:
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
)
NOT WHEN ENGINE ON!
Turn off the engine. If engine is at nor-
mal operating temperature, wait five
minutes before checking oil. If the en-
gine is not yet at normal operating tem-
perature, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil.
Operation
Engine compartment
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