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Engine oil
Mobility
Engine oil
Vehicle features and options
Electronic oil measurement
Status display
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
The concept
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and shown on the Control Dis‐
play.
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a check control message is displayed.
Requirements
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
the driving style and driving conditions.
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of driving. During a shorter
trip, the status of the last, sufficiently long trip
is displayed.
The engine oil consumption can increase in
the following situations, for example:
With frequent short-distance trips, regularly
perform a detailed measurement.
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Sporty driving style.
Break-in of the engine.
Idling of the engine.
Displaying the engine oil level
1. "Vehicle info"
With use of engine oil types that are classi‐
fied as not suitable.
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level
after refueling.
Engine oil level display messages
The vehicle is equipped with electronic oil
measurement.
Different messages appear on the display de‐
pending on the engine oil level. Pay attention
to these messages.
The electronic oil measurement has two meas‐
uring principles:
If the engine oil level is too low within the next
125 miles/200 km, add engine oil.
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Status display.
A red indicator lamp indicates too high
engine oil pressure.
Detailed measurement.
NOTE
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage. Immediately add engine oil.◀
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
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Mobility
Engine oil
NOTE
Time: approx. 1 minute.
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk
of property damage. Do not add too much en‐
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
Adding engine oil
General information
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Detailed measurement
Concept
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehi‐
cle before engine oil is added.
In the detailed measurement the engine oil
level is checked when the vehicle is stationary,
and displayed via a scale.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Safety information
Gasoline engine:
WARNING
If the engine oil level reaches the minimum
level, a Check Control message is displayed.
Operating materials, e.g., oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredi‐
ents. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Observe the instructions on the containers.
Avoid the contact of articles of clothing, skin or
eyes with operating materials. Do not refill op‐
erating materials into different bottles. Store
operating materials out of reach of children.◀
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
General information
A detailed measurement is only possible with
certain engines.
NOTE
Requirements
An engine oil level that is too low causes
engine damage. There is a risk of property
damage.
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Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
Steptronic transmission: selector lever in
selector lever position N or P and accelera‐
tor pedal not depressed.
Add engine oil within the next
125 miles/200 km.◀
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Engine is running and is at operating tem‐
perature.
NOTE
Too much engine oil can damage the en‐
gine or the catalytic converter. There is a risk
of property damage. Do not add too much en‐
gine oil. When too much engine oil is added,
have oil level corrected by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.◀
Performing a detailed measurement
In order to perform a detailed measurement of
the engine oil level:
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Measure engine oil level"
Overview
4. "Start measurement"
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 216.
The engine oil level is checked and displayed
via a scale.
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