Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 286)

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
# Battery/Alternator
Stop Car
The battery is defective.
The electro-hydraulic brake system
requires electrical energy and therefore
has only limited operation. Considerably
greater brake pedal force is required and
the stopping distance is increased. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so.
X Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced
braking responsiveness.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
N Engine Oil Level
Check Level
Vehicles with oil dipstick only:
The engine oil has dropped to a critical
level. X Check the engine oil level ( Y page 204) and add
engine oil as required ( Y page 206).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
N Add 1 qt engine oil
at next refueling.
(USA only)
Add 1 liter engine
oil at next refuel-
ing.
(Canada only)
Vehicles with engine oil measuring system
only:
The engine oil level is too low. X Add engine oil ( Y page 206) and check the
engine oil level ( Y page 204).
If the message Add 1 qt (Canada: 1 liter)
engine oil at next refueling or Engine
Oil Level Check Level appears while the
engine is running and at operating tempera-
ture, the engine oil level has dropped to
approximately the minimum level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle sta-
tus 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 con-
tact 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
Practical hints