Engine oil
General information
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀
The engine oil consumption is dependent on the
driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, check the engine oil level after every
refueling using the electronic engine oil level
check.
▷
"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Note the newly calculated remaining mile‐
age until the next oil service. Have the sys‐
tem checked as soon as possible.
Checking the oil level
The concept
Adding engine oil
The oil level is monitored electronically and dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Filler neck
Requirements
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The engine must be running and warm after
the vehicle has been driven for at least
6
miles/10 km.
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The vehicle is stopped or being driven on a
level roadway.
Displaying the oil level
1.
2.
3.
"Vehicle Info"
When the indicator lights up in the instrument
cluster, add 1 US quart/liter of engine oil within
the next 125 miles/200 km.
"Vehicle status"
"Engine oil level"
Recommended oil types, refer to page 217.
Protect children
Possible messages
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▷
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"Engine oil level OK"
"Measurement not possible at this time."
"Measuring engine oil level..."
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Duration with the engine running: ap‐
prox. 3 minutes.
Duration while driving: approx. 5 minutes.
Oil types
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▷
"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1
quart!"
Note
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km.
No oil additives
"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Oiladditivesmayleadtoenginedamage.◀
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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