Mercedes-Benz

Checking the engine oil level with the on-board computer (vehicle without steering-wheel buttons)

Requirements:

The vehicle is fitted with an oil level sensor (vehicles with rear wheel drive).
The vehicle is level during the measuring process.
The engine is switched off at normal operating temperature.
A waiting period of five minutes is observed.
The ignition is switched on.

If no oil level is displayed after five minutes at extremely low temperatures, repeat the engine oil measurement after another five minutes.

If an oil level reading is still not displayed, check the oil level with the oil dipstick More. Have the engine oil level checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

Use the buttons on the instrument cluster.

Press the

button to select Oil measurement.

Press the

button to confirm.

While the engine oil level measurement is in progress, the display shows the Engine oil level Measuring now message.

The following messages may appear after the engine oil level measurement:

Engine oil level OK

Do not top up oil.

Add 1,0 l engine oil

Add the specified quantity of oil More.

Repeat the engine oil measurement after a few minutes.

Engine oil level: reduce oil level

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

For eng. oil level: switch on ignition

Switch on the ignition.

Waiting period not observed

If the engine is at normal operating temperature, repeat the engine oil measurement after approximately five minutes.

If the engine is not at normal operating temperature, repeat the engine oil measurement after approximately 30 minutes.

Engine oil level Unavail. if eng. on

Switch off the engine and, when it is at normal operating temperature, wait approximately five minutes before measuring the engine oil level.