Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 420

418 Maintenance and care
Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into the guide
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tube to the stop, and take it out again after
approximately three seconds.
Oil level is correct: oil level is between
R
and 3.
Oil level too low: oil level is at
R
below.
Oil level too high: oil level is above 2.
R
If the oil level is too low, top up with 1 litre of
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engine oil.
If the oil level is too high, drain off excess
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engine oil. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
Checking the engine oil level with an on-
board computer
Requirements:
the engine oil level is determined during driving.
Determining the engine oil level can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style.
In order to receive a result as quickly as possi‐
ble:
warm up the engine.
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R
leave the engine running at idle speed.
R
On-board computer:
2
Service Engine oil level:
4 5
3 or
You will see one of the following messages in
the multifunction display:
Engine oil level Measuring
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ment of the oil level is not yet possible.
Repeat the request after a maximum of 30
minutes' driving.
Engine oil level OK
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indicating the oil level in the multifunction
display is green and is between "min" and
"max": the oil level is correct.
Engine oil level Add 1.0 l
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for indicating the oil level in the multifunction
display is orange and is below "min": top up
with 1 l of engine oil.
Reduce engine oil level
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for indicating the oil level in the multifunction
display is orange and is above "max": drain
off the excess engine oil. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
For engine oil level turn on
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the ignition to check the engine oil level.
Engine oil level System
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faulty or not inserted. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Engine oil level System currently
now: measure‐
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close the bonnet.
Topping up engine oil
and the bar display for
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
Certain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
and the bar display
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only
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touch component parts described in the
following.
and the bar display
ignition: switch on
inoperative: sensor
unavail.:
ponent parts in the engine compartment