2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON service indicator

258 Malfunction and warning messages
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1 The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil
level indicator on page 117.
2 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage.3 There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter. The
engine oil level must be checked immediately. See Engine oil level
i n d i c a t o r o n p a g e 117 .
4 The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
Check the engine oil level immediately. See Engine oil level
indicator on page 117 and check the engine for visible leakage (loss
of oil).
5 The measuring system is malfunctioning.
6 It may be that there is water in the engine oil. Have the engine oil
che cked.
When the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – CHECK LEVEL”
message appears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped
to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick.
When this occurs, the warning will first come on
intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops
further.
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest
service station where the engine oil should be topped to
the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
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.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK LEVEL!
1
ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP, ENGINE OFF!
2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL
3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP!
4
ENGINE OIL SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP!
5
ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP!
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MMaintenance ................................................................... 185
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................................................246
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................242
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................247
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................250
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .......................................249
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................250
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................ 251
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................. 251
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................253
COOLANT TEMP. .......................................................254
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........248
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............248
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................260
ENGINE FAN ..............................................................252
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................258
LIGHT SENSOR .........................................................256
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................255
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................252
REMOVE KEY ............................................................256
STEERING GEAR OIL ...............................................257
TELE AID ....................................................................257WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 259
Malfunction message memory ....................................108
Manual release for fuel filler flap .............................. 302
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory ................................................................ 47, 81, 84
Recalling ....................................................................... 48
Storing ........................................................................... 47
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................83
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................83
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 82
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 53
Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Audio systems ..............................................................97
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................96
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 96
Individual settings .................................................... 110
Malfunction message memory ............................... 108
Navigation system .....................................................105
Telephone ...................................................................100
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Trip computer ............................................................106
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel .........................................92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 113

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REMOVE KEY -
malfunction and warning messages ......................256
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 291
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................302
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 132
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Roof rack .........................................................................305
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 76
Seat belts ........................................................................... 59
Fastening ...................................................................... 61
Rear-facing bench seat ............................................... 63
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 60
Unfastening .................................................................. 64
Warning lamp ............................................................246
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 59
Seat heater ........................................................................ 54
Vehicles with seat ventilation ................................... 56Vehicles without seat ventilation .............................55
Seat ventilation ................................................................57
Seats ...................................................................................44
Memory function .........................................................47
Multicontour seat ........................................................ 53
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 114
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 113
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 297
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 156
Emergency operation ...............................................301
Express opening ........................................................ 158
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 216
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Spare parts service ........................................................ 316
Spare wheel ................................................................... 272
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
Split rear bench seat ...................................................... 168
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ...........................68
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 244
SRS malfunction ..........................................................70
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 200