Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual page 461

Reduce Oil Level
message appears, the
engine oil level is too high.
X
Have excess oil siphoned off.
! Do not add too much oil. Adding too much
oil can result in damage to the engine or the
catalytic converter. Have excess oil
siphoned off.
For Engine Oil Level Ignition
If the
Must be On
message appears:
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Need More Time to Check Engine
If the
Oil Level
message appears:
X
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: repeat the measurement
after about five minutes.
If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature (e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly): repeat the measurement
after about 30 minutes.
Engine Oil Level Not When
If the
Engine On
message appears:
X
Switch off the engine.
X
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature: wait about five minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
If the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
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If you wish to cancel the measurement,
press the % button on the multifunction
steering wheel.
Adding engine oil
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WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts.
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Environmental note
When adding oil, take care not to spill any. If
oil enters the soil or waterways, it is harmful
to the environment.
! Use only engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles equipped
with a service system. A list of the engine
oils and oil filters tested and approved in
accordance with the Mercedes-Benz
Specifications for Service Products can be
called up by visiting http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only). More
information about tested and approved
engine oils and oil filters is available from
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
using engine oils and oil filters which
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have not been specifically approved for
the service system.
replacing the engine oil or oil filter after
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the replacement interval required by the
service system has elapsed
using engine oil additives.
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! Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the "max" mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
damage to the engine or the catalytic
converter. Have excess oil siphoned off.
Example: engine oil cap
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Engine compartment
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