Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012 - Manual (Page 460)

consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick
On vehicles with a 12-cylinder engine, the oil
level can be checked using the on-board
computer. On all other models, the dipstick
must be used to check the engine oil level.
Example: vehicles with a gasoline engine
Example: vehicles with 4MATIC
X Park the vehicle on a level surface.
To check the oil level with the engine at
operating temperature, switch the engine
off and wait for approximately five minutes.
X Pull oil dipstick : out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick : into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark = and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X If the fuel level has sunk to MIN mark = or
below, add 0.55 to 1.1 US qt (0.5 to 1.0 l)
engine oil.
Checking the oil level using the on-
board computer
On vehicles with a 12-cylinder engine, the oil
level can be checked using the on-board
computer. On all other models, the dipstick
must be used to check the engine oil level.
X Park the vehicle on a level surface.
To check the oil level with the engine at
normal operating temperature, switch the
engine off and wait for approximately five
minutes.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press the ; or = button to select the
Service menu.
X Press the : or 9 button to select
Engine Oil Level .
X Press the a button.
The multifunction display shows the
following message:
Engine Oil Level
Measuring Now Measurement correct
only if vehicle level.
The measurement takes a few seconds. You
will see one of the following messages in the
multifunction display:
R
Engine Oil Level OK
R
Add 1.0 l Engine Oil At Next
Refueling
R
Add 1.5 l Engine Oil At Next
Refueling
R
Add 2.0 l Engine Oil At Next
Refueling
X Add oil if necessary.
If the engine is at normal operating
temperature and the
Engine Oil Level
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Engine compartment
Maintenance and care