Operation
Engine compartment
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level with the
control system
̈ Press button k or j on the
steering wheel until the following
message appears in the multifunction
displays:
The amount of oil your engine needs will
depend on a number of factors, including
driving style. Higher oil consumption can
occur when
When checking the oil level
ț
the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
the vehicle is new
ț
with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been sta-
tionary for at least five minutes with the
engine turned off
ț
ț
the vehicle is driven frequently at
higher engine speeds
Engine oil consumption checks should only
be made after the vehicle break-in period.
ț
with the engine not at operating tem-
perature, the vehicle must have been
stationary for at least 30 minutes with
the engine turned off
i
Do not use any special lubricant addi-
tives, as these may damage the drive
assemblies. Using special additives not
approved by Mercedes-Benz may
cause damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
More information on this subject is
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
To check the engine oil level via the
multifunction display, do the following:
̈
Switch on the ignition (୴ page 36).
The standard display (୴ page 134) should
appear in the multifunction display.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 |
Model Year | 2005 |
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