Check Engine; Play; Engine Oil - Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK-Class Operator's Manual

Display messages
Check engine oil
N
level at next refu-
eling.
Add 1 qt. engine
N
oil at next refuel-
ing.
(USA only)
Add 1 liter engine
oil at next refuel-
ing.
(Canada only)
If the message Add 1 qt. (Canada:
1 liter) engine oil at next refuel-
ing (SLK 55 AMG) or Check engine oil
level at next refueling (SLK 300,
SLK 350) appears while the engine is running
and at operating temperature, the engine oil
level has dropped to approximately the mini-
mum level.
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Possible cause/consequence
SLK 300 and SLK 350 only:
The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level.
SLK 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
The message will be stored in the vehicle sta-
tus 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.
Possible solution
X
Check the engine oil level ( Y
Y
engine oil as required ( page 226).
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
X
Add engine oil ( Y page 226) and check the
engine oil level ( Y page 224).
For information on approved engine oils con-
tact 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 Mer-
cedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Practical hints
page 224) and add
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