Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 353)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
:
Engine oil
level
Stop, turn
engine off There is no oil in the engine. There is
a danger of engine damage. ̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as
it is safe to do so.
̈ Turn off the engine.
̈ Add engine oil ( ୴ page 273) and check the
engine oil level ( ୴ page 270).
Engine oil
level
Visit
workshop The engine oil has dropped to a
critical level. ̈ Check the engine oil level ( ୴ page 270) and add
engine oil as required ( ୴ page 273).
̈ If you must add engine oil frequently, have the
engine checked for possible leaks.
You have added too much engine oil.
There is a risk of damaging the engine
and/or the catalytic converter. ̈ Have excess oil siphoned or drained off.
Observe all legal requirements with respect to
its disposal.
It may be that there is water in the
engine oil. ̈ Have the engine oil checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
The measuring system is malfunction-
ing. ̈ Have the measuring system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!
The 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.