Mercedes-Benz 2002 SL 600 User Manual
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Checking engine oil level
Technical
data
Instruments 
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Engine oil level indicator in odometer display field
(Model SL 500)
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 and 
wait until the symbols 
: and I appear in the
odometer display field.
Within 1 second press button “1” twice.
The following messages are available:
“OK”
“-1.0 Q” (Canada: -1.0 L)
“-1.5 Q” (Canada: -1.5 L)
“-2.0 Q” (Canada: -2.0 L)
If the message “-2.0 Q” (Canada: -2.0 L) blinks and a 
signal sounds, add oil to upper (max) mark of the 
dipstick.
“HI”
The message “HI” blinks and a signal sounds.
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned. It could 
cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The symbol
I flashes in the odometer display field if
a proper oil level check cannot be performed.
The oil level check can be repeated after a short time.
Perform the oil level check with the dipstick, if it cannot 
be completed via the odometer display field.
In this case we recommend that you have the system 
checked at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
