Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual page 369

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
VISIT WORKSHOP
OIL SENSOR MALFUNCT.
VISIT WORKSHOP
When the message
ADD 1.0 QT. OIL
AT FILLING STATION
(Canada: 1.0 LITER )
appears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level
has dropped to approximately the mini-
mum level.
Possible cause
The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level.
It may be that there is water in the engine
oil.
The measuring system is malfunctioning.
When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil
leaks are noted, drive to the nearest ser-
vice station where the engine oil should be
topped to the required level with an ap-
proved oil specified in the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet.
Practical hints
What to do if ...?
Possible solution
Check the engine oil level ( page 289)
and add engine oil as required
( page 292).
If you must add engine oil frequently,
have the engine checked for possible
leaks.
Have the engine oil checked.
Have the measuring system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
The 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.
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