Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 141

Display symbol Display message
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Check oil level
when next refueling
USA only:
Add 1 qt. engine oil
when next refueling
Canada only:
Add 1 liter engine oil
when next refueling
When the message Add 1 qt.
1 liter ) engine oil when next
refueling (SLK 55 AMG) or
level when next refueling
SLK 350) appears while the engine is run-
ning and at operating temperature, the en-
gine oil level has dropped to approximately
the minimum level.
Possible cause/consequence
SLK 280 and SLK 350 only:
The engine oil level has dropped to
a critical level.
SLK 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
(Canada: When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
Check oil the oil level drops further.
(SLK 280,
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
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
Practical hints
Possible solution
Check the engine oil level ( page 308) and
add engine oil as required ( page 312).
If you must add engine oil frequently, have
the engine checked for possible leaks.
Add engine oil ( page 312) and check the
engine oil level ( page 308).
!
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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