Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2018 Owner's Manual page 381

378 Maintenance and care
On-board computer:
Service Engine oil level
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You will see one of the following messages on
the multifunction display:
Engine oil level Measuring now: measure‐
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ment 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.
It is necessary to fill the engine oil to "max"
before off-road driving.
If the bar is at "min": top up with approx. 1 l
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engine oil.
If the bar is in the middle: top up with
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approx. 0.5 l engine oil.
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":
Top up with 1 l 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 excess engine oil that has been
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added. Consult a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
For engine oil level turn on
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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 bonnet.
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Topping up 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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ignition:
touch component parts described in
the following.
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
unavail.:
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.