Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual page 155

Operation
Engine compartment
Via the on-board computer*
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
X
the ignition lock ( page 59).
Y
Press the j or k button to select the
X
following message:
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
display:
Engine oil level OK
R
Add 1.0 litre to reach maximum oil
R
level
Add 1.5 litres to reach maximum oil
R
level
Add 2.0 litres to reach maximum oil
R
level
Top up the oil if necessary (
X
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Other messages in the multi-function dis-
play
If the engine is at normal operating tempera-
ture and there is too much oil, you will see the
following message:
Eng. oil level
Reduce oil level
Have excess oil siphoned off.
X
!
There is a risk of damage to the engine or
the catalytic converter if there is excess oil
in the engine.
If the Switch ignition on to check
engine oil level message appears:
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 59).
Y
You will see the following message if you did
not observe the required waiting time:
Observe waiting period
Repeat the measurement after about five
X
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
Repeat the measurement after about
X
30 minutes if the engine is not at normal
page 153).
Y
operating temperature (if the engine was
only started briefly).
The following message appears if the engine
is running:
Engine oil level Not when engine on
Switch off the engine and wait for five
X
minutes if the engine is at normal operating
temperature, or for about 30 minutes if the
engine is not at normal operating temper-
ature (if the engine was only started
briefly), before measuring.
i
If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the k or j button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
* optional