Mercedes-Benz 2009 S-Class Operator's Manual page 540

Practical hints
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Display messages
Check
Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 quart)
(USA only)
Check
Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 Liter)
(Canada only)
Check
Engine Oil
at Next Refueling
When the message Check Engine Oil at
Next Refueling (All models except S 600
and S 65 AMG) or Check Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 quart) (Canada: 1 Liter) (S 600
and S 65 AMG only) appears while the engine
is running and at operating temperature, the
engine oil level has dropped to approximately
the minimum level.
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Possible cause/consequence
S 600 and S 65 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
All models except S 600 and S 65 AMG:
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
station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
Possible solution
X
Add engine oil ( Y page 446) and check the
engine oil level ( Y page 444).
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
X
Check the engine oil level ( Y
engine oil as required ( Y page 446).
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
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.
page 444) and add