Mercedes-Benz 2011 G-Class Operator's Manual page 179

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Engine Oil Level
Service Required
4
At next~gas
station add
1.0 qt. engine oil
(USA only)
At next~gas
station add
1.0 liter engine
oil
(Canada only)
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop
or on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! The oil level is too low. Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. There is a risk of
engine damage.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is too
low must not be ignored.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
There is water in the engine oil.
X
Have the engine oil examined at a qualified specialist workshop.
The measuring system is malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
X
Check the oil level (
X
If necessary, add engine oil (
X
Have the engine checked for leaks if you need to add engine oil
more often than usual.
You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging
the engine or catalytic converter.
X
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements.
There is water in the engine oil.
X
Have the engine oil checked.
The engine oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level (
X
If necessary, add engine oil (
X
Have the engine checked for leaks if you need to add engine oil
more often than usual.
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