Check Engine; Messages In The Multifunction Display; Engine Oil - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
4
4
If the message Add 1 qt. (Canada:
1 liter) engine oil at next
refueling (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
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
Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions
Check SLK 300 and SLK 350 only:
engine
The engine oil has dropped to a critical level.
oil level
X
Check the engine oil level (
at next
as required (
refueling.
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks.
Add 1 qt. SLK 55 AMG only:
engine
The engine oil level is too low.
oil at
X
Add engine oil (
next
( Y page 193).
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)
Y page 193) and add engine oil
Y page 195).
Y page 195) 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.