Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual page 196

Engine compartment
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X
Slowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the
dipstick guide tube.
X
Pull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark = and upper (max)
mark ; of oil dipstick :.
i The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
X
If necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see
"Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc."
( Y page 300).
For information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the "Practical hints" section
( Y page 250).
Checking engine oil level with the
control system
On the SLK 55 AMG you can check the engine
oil level with the control system.
X
Switch on the ignition.
The standard display appears in the
multifunction display (
X
Press button * or & on the
multifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the following message appears in the
multifunction display:
One of the following messages will
subsequently appear in the multifunction
display:
Engine Oil Level
R
Y page 96).
OK
Add 1.0 qt. (Canada: 1.0 liter)
R
to reach max. oil level.
Add 1.5 qts. (Canada: 1.5 liters)
R
to reach max. oil level.
Add 2.0 qts. (Canada: 2.0 liters)
R
to reach max. oil level.
i If you want to interrupt the checking
procedure, press button * or & on
the multifunction steering wheel.
X
If necessary, add engine oil.
For more information on engine oil, see
"Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc."
( Y page 300).
Other display messages
If the ignition is not switched on, the following
message appears in the multifunction
display:
Turn on ignition
to see engine oil level.
X
Switch on the ignition.
If you see the message:
Observe
Waiting Time
X
If the engine is at operating temperature,
wait 5 minutes before repeating check
procedure.
X
If the engine is not at operating
temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil.
If you see the message:
Cannot check engine oil level
with engine on.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
If the engine is at operating temperature,
wait 5 minutes before checking oil.
X
If the engine is not at operating
temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil.