Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual page 257

Operation
Engine compartment
One of the following messages will
subsequently appear in the right multi-
function display:
Engine oil level
OK
Add 1.0 qt. for
max. oil level
(Canada: 1.0 l )
Add 1.5 qts. for
max. oil level
(Canada: )
1.5 l
Add 2.0 qts. for
max. oil level
(Canada: )
2.0 l
i
If you want to interrupt the checking
procedure, press the k or j
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.
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If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil see ( page 257).
For more information on engine oil, see the
"Technical data" section ( page 386) and
( page 388).
Other display messages
If the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button is not in position 2, the
following message will appear:
Ignit. on to measure
engine oil level
Switch on ignition.
If you see the message:
Observe waiting time
If engine is at normal operating
temperature, wait five minutes before
repeating the check procedure.
If engine is not yet at normal operating
temperature, wait 30 minutes before
repeating the check procedure.
If you see the message:
Engine oil level
!
Not when engine on
Turn off the engine.
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature, wait five minutes before
checking oil.
If the engine is not yet at normal
operating temperature, you must wait
30 minutes before checking oil.