Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual

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If the message

At next gas station add

1 qt. (Canada: 1 liter) engine oil.
appears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level
has dropped to approximately the minimum
level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle
status message memory after you have
cleared it from the multifunction display.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no
obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service

station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
For information on approved engine oils
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit

www.mbusa.com (USA only).

!

Engine oil level warnings should not be

ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

4

Engine

Oil Level

Stop,

Turn

Engine Off

The engine oil level is too low. There is a danger of engine
damage.

X

Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.

X

Turn off the engine.

X

Add engine oil (

Y

page 155) and check the engine oil level

(

Y

page 153).

8

Reserve

Fuel

The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.

X

Refuel at the next gas station.

8

Gas cap

is open.

A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The
fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may
be leaking.

X

Check the fuel cap (

Y

page 151).

X

If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.

X

If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at

an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Clean

Fuel

Filter

There is water in the fuel filter.

X

Have the water drained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display

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