Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual page 228

Display messages
N
Engine oil level
Stop car, turn
engine off.
N
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
N
Engine oil level
Engine oil level
cannot be measured
±
Consult workshop
H
Tyre pressure Cau-
tion tyre defect
* optional
Possible cause/consequence
Vehicles without a dipstick: there is not
enough oil in the engine. There is a danger
of engine damage.
Vehicles without an oil dipstick: you have
added too much engine oil. There is a risk
of damaging the engine or catalytic con-
verter.
Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the meas-
uring system is faulty.
One or more electronic systems are
unable to deliver information to the on-
board computer. The coolant temperature
gauge and the rev counter may have
failed.
G Risk of accident
At least one tyre is rapidly deflating. The
affected wheel is highlighted in the tyre
pressure display of the tyre pressure mon-
itor*.
Practical advice
Display messages
Possible solution
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
X
conditions as you do so.
Switch off the engine.
X
Top up the engine oil and check the level
X
( page 178).
Y
Siphon off excess engine oil until it is at the
X
specified level. Observe the legal require-
ments.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Stop the vehicle without making any sudden
X
steering or braking manoeuvres. Pay attention
to the traffic conditions as you do so.
Repair or change the tyre (
X
Y
page 266).
Z
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