Mercedes-Benz

Checking the engine oil level with the driver display

Requirements:

The engine has been warmed up.
The vehicle is parked on a level surface.
The engine is running at idle speed.
The bonnet is closed.

The engine oil level is determined during driving. Determining the engine oil level can take up to 30 minutes with a normal driving style and even longer with an active driving style.

Driver display:

The engine oil level is shown.

One of the following messages will appear on the driver display:

Engine oil level Measuring now…: measurement of the oil level is not yet possible.

Repeat the request after a maximum of 30 minutes' driving.

Engine oil levelOK and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the driver display is green and is between "min" and "max": the oil level is correct.

Engine oil levelTop up 1,0 l and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the driver display is yellow and is below "min":

Add 1 l of engine oil.

Engine oil levelReduce and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the driver display is yellow and is above "max":

Drain off any excess engine oil that has been added. To do so, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

For engine oil level switch on ignition

Switch on the ignition to check the engine oil level.

Engine oil level System inoperative: The oil level sensor is defective or not connected.

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Engine oil level currently inoperative

Close the bonnet.