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Engine oil


Vehicle equipment


All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.


General information


Engine oil consumption depends on driving
style and driving conditions, e.g., if your driving
style is very sporty engine oil consumption will
be considerably greater.


Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.


Checking the oil level


electronically


Status display

The concept

The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.


If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.


Requirements

Depending on the previous displays, the status
display appears when the engine is running or
after the vehicle has been driven for at least 30
minutes.


Displaying the oil level


  1. "Vehicle Info"

  2. "Vehicle status"
    3. "Engine oil level"


Oil level display messages

Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the oil level. Pay attention to these
messages.
If oil level is too low, immediately add 1 US
quart/liter of oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀

Detailed measurement

The concept

In the detailed measurement the oil level is
checked and displayed via a scale.
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.

General information

A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.

Requirements

▷ Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelerator
not depressed.
▷ Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.

Performing a detailed measurement

In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:


  1. "Vehicle Info"

  2. "Vehicle status"


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