Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC Operator's Manual page 696

Display
Check
Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 quart)
(USA only)
Check
Engine Oil Level
(Add 1 Liter)
(Canada only)
Check
Engine Oil Level
at Next Refueling
When the message "Check Engine Oil Level
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) appears while the engine is
running and at operating temperature, the
engine oil level has dropped to approxi-
mately the minimum level.
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 approx-
imately the minimum level.
When this occurs, the warning is at first in-
termittent and then remains on if the oil
level drops further.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no
obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest ser-
vice station to refill engine oil to the re-
quired level with an approved oil.
Practical hints
What to do if ...?
Possible solution
Check the engine oil level ( page 575) and
add engine oil as required ( page 578).
If you must add engine oil frequently, have
the engine checked for possible leaks.
Check the engine oil level ( page 575) and
add engine oil as required ( page 578).
If you must add engine oil frequently, have
the engine checked for possible leaks.
For information on approved engine oils,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Engine oil level warnings should not be ig-
nored. Extended driving with the symbol dis-
played could result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit-
ed Warranty.
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