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358 Maintenance and care
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level using the on-
board computer
Requirements:
The engine has warmed up.
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The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
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The engine is running at idle speed.
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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.
On-board computer:
Service
Engine Oil Level
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You will see one of the following messages on
the multifunction display:
Measuring Engine Oil
Level...: measurement
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of the oil level is not yet possible.
Repeat the request after a maximum of
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30 minutes driving.
Engine Oil Level OK
and the bar display for
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indicating the oil level on the multifunction
display is green and is between "min" and
"max": the oil level is correct.
Engine Oil Level Add 1.0 l
and the bar display
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for indicating the oil level on the multifunc‐
tion display is orange and is below "min":
Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil.
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Reduce Engine Oil Level
and the bar display
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for indicating the oil level on the multifunc‐
tion display is orange and is above "max":
Drain off any excess engine oil that has been
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added. To do so, consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition
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Switch on the ignition to check the engine oil
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level.
Engine Oil Level System
Inoperative: sensor
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faulty or not inserted.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Engine Oil Level System Currently
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Close the hood.
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Refilling engine oil
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
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.
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
On:
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
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next to the filler opening.
Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
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oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
Unavail.:
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