Mercedes-Benz 2004 ML 500 - Manual (Page 219)

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Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level via display
When checking the oil level the vehicle
must
ț be parked on level ground
ț be at normal operating temperature
ț have been stationary for at least five
minutes with the engine turned off
To check the engine oil level via the display
in the speedometer, do the following:
̈ Turn the key in the steering lock to
position 2.
1 Button
2 Display in speedometer
̈ Wait until the display ------ appears in
the speedometer display 2.
̈ Within one second press button 1
twice.
One of the following messages will
subsequently appear in the display:
ț OIL i.O
The oil level is correct. Engine oil
does not to be added.
ț – 1.0 L
̈ Add 1.0 liter of engine oil.
ț – 1.5 L
̈ Add 1.5 liters of engine oil.
ț – 2.0 L
̈ Add 2.0 liters of engine oil.
For adding engine oil see ( ୴ page 302).
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
୴ page 300) and ( ୴ page 301).
Other display messages
If there is excess engine oil with the engine
at normal operating temperature, the
following message will appear in the
display:
OIL HI
The oil level is too high.
̈ Have excess oil siphoned.
!
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the
engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.