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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
N
Check engine oil
level at next refu-
eling.
SLK 300 and SLK 350 only:
The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level.
X
Check the engine oil level (
page 224) and add
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
N
Add 1 qt. engine
oil at next refuel-
ing.
(USA only)
Add 1 liter engine
oil at next refuel-
ing.
(Canada only)
SLK 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
X
If the message Add 1 qt. (Canada:
1 liter) engine oil at next refuel-
ing (SLK 55 AMG) or Check engine oil
level at next refueling (SLK 300,
SLK 350) appears while the engine is running
and at operating temperature, the engine oil
level has dropped to approximately the mini-
mum level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle sta-
tus message memory after you have cleared
it from the multifunction display.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no
obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service
station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
For information on approved engine oils con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
!
Engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the Mer-
cedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Practical hints