Engine oil
Mobility
Engine oil
3.
"Engine oil level"
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
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
General information
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions. When
a sporty driving style is used, the engine oil
consumption, for example, is clearly higher.
Detailed measurement
The concept
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
In the detailed measurement the oil level is
checked and displayed via a scale.
Checking the oil level
electronically
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Status display
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
The concept
The oil level is monitored electronically during
driving and shown on the Control Display.
Requirements
If the oil level reaches the minimum level, a
check control message is displayed.
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Manual transmission: shift lever in neutral
position, clutch and accelerator pedals not
depressed.
Requirements
Automatic transmission: selector lever in
transmission position N or P and accelera‐
tor not depressed.
Depending on the previous displays, the status
display is displayed when the engine is running
or after the vehicle has been driven for at least
30 minutes.
Vehicle is on a level road and the engine is
running at operating temperature.
Displaying the oil level
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
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