Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level with an on-
board computer
Requirements:
The engine oil level is determined during dr iving.
Determining the engine oil level can take up to
30 minutes with a normal driving style and even
longer with an active driving style.
In order to receive a result as quickly as possi‐
ble:
R
Warm up the engine.
R
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
R
Leave the engine running at idle speed.
On-board computer:
,
Service
.
Engine Oil Level
You will see one of the following messages in
the multifunction display:
#
Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurement
of the oil level is not yet possible. Repeat the
request after a maximum of 30 minutes' driv‐
ing.
#
Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for
indicating the oil level in 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
for indicating the oil level in the multifunction
display is orange and is below "min": add
1.1 US qt (1 liter) of engine oil.
#
Reduce Engine Oil Level and the bar display
for indicating the oil level in the multifunction
display is orange and is above "max": drain
off the excess engine oil. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
#
For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On:
switch on the ignition to check the engine oil
level.
#
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: sensor
defective or not inserted. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
#
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail.:
close the hood.
Adding 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
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‐
ment, it may ignite.
#
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
next to the filler opening.
#
Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
340
Maintenance and care
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...