Operation Manual
Checking the oil level using the on-board computer (S 600 and Mercedes-AMG S 65
models)
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Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
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Use ò on the steering wheel to call up the list of menus.
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Press the : or 9 button on the steering wheel to select the Service menu.
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Confirm by pressing a on the steering wheel.
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Use : or 9 to select the Engine Oil Level submenu.
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Press a to confirm the selection.
The Measuring Engine Oil Level Accurate Only When Vehicle Is Level
message
appears in the multifunction display.
The measurement takes a few seconds. You will see one of the following messages in the multi-
function display:
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Engine Oil Level OK
The oil level is correct.
Check Engine Oil
Level (Add 1 Liter)
The oil level is too low.
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Add 1.1 US qt (1.0 liter) of engine oil.
Reduce Engine Oil
Level
The engine oil level is too high.
X
Have excess engine oil siphoned off.
For Engine Oil
Level Ignition Must
Be On
The ignition is switched off.
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Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock.
Need More Time to
Check Engine Oil
Level
The required waiting period was not observed.
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If the engine is at normal operating temperature: repeat the meas-
urement after about five minutes.
If the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the
engine was only started briefly: repeat the measurement after
approximately 30 minutes.
Engine Oil Level
Not Measurable with
Engine Running
The engine is running; oil level measurement is not possible.
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Switch off the engine.
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If the engine is at normal operating temperature: wait about five
minutes before carrying out the measurement.
If the engine is not at normal operating temperature, e.g. if the
engine was only started briefly: wait approximately 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Adding engine oil
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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