Oil Level - Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL550 Roadster Operator's Manual

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
4
If the message Add 1 qt (Canada: 1 liter)
engine oil at next refueling or
Engine Oil Level Check Level appears
while the engine is running and at operating
temperature, the engine oil level has dropped
to approximately the minimum level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle
status 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
Display messages
4
4
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Add 1 qt Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only:
engine
The engine oil level is too low.
oil at
X
Add engine oil (
next
( Y page 181).
refueling.
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
(USA only)
checked for possible leaks.
Add 1
liter
engine
oil at
next
refueling.
(Canada
only)
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Engine
Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only:

Oil Level

The measuring system is malfunctioning.
Cannot
X
Have the measuring system checked at an authorized
measure
Mercedes-Benz Center.
eng. oil
level.
Engine
Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only:
Oil Level
You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of
Reduce
damaging the engine or the catalytic converter.
Oil Level
X
Have oil siphoned or drained off. Observe all legal
requirements with respect to its disposal.
Y page 183) and check the engine oil level
station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
For information on approved engine oils
contact 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
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.