Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 278

Engine compartment
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Display messages
Reduce Engine Oil
Level
For Engine Oil
Level Ignition Must
Be On
Need More Time to
Check Engine Oil
Level
Engine Oil Level
Not Measurable with
Engine Running
Adding engine oil
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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.
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Use only engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with a service system. A
list of the engine oils and oil filters that have
been tested and approved in accordance with
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products is available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following cause engine failure or damage
to the exhaust system:
Use of engine oils and oil filters that have
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not been expressly approved for the service
system
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter after
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the replacement interval specified by the
service system has expired
Use of engine oil additives
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Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The engine oil level is too high.
Have excess engine oil siphoned off.
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The ignition is switched off.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock (
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or
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the Start/Stop button twice
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( page 121).
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The required waiting period was not observed.
If the engine is at normal operating temperature: repeat the meas-
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urement 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
approximately 30 minutes.
The engine is running; oil level measurement is not possible.
Switch off the engine.
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If the engine is at normal operating temperature: wait about five
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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 approximately 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
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Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the engine
or to the catalytic converter. Have excess
engine oil siphoned off.
Example: adding engine oil
Turn cap : counter-clockwise and remove it.
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Add engine oil.
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If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on
the oil dipstick, add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of
engine oil.
page 121).
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