Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Operator's Manual page 290

Operation
Engine compartment
Other display messages
If the ignition is not switched on, the fol-
lowing message will appear:
Turn on ignition
to see engine oil level
Switch on the ignition ( page 35).
If you see the message:
Observe waiting time
If engine is at operating temperature,
wait five minutes before repeating
check procedure.
If engine is not at operating tempera-
ture yet, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil.
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If you see the message:
Engine oil level
Not when engine on
Turn off the engine.
If the engine is at operating tempera-
ture, wait five minutes before checking
oil.
If the engine is not at operating
temperature yet, you must wait
30 minutes before checking oil.
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If you want to interrupt the checking
procedure, press button k or j
on the multifunction steering wheel
( page 118).
If there is excess engine oil with the engine
at normal operating temperature, the
following message will appear:
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
Have excess oil siphoned or drained
off. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the
engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
For more information on messages in the
display concerning engine oil, see the
"Practical hints" section ( page 348).