311 Practical hints
What to do if …
When the ADD 1.0 QT. ENG. OIL - WHEN
NEXT REFUELLING!
(Canada: 1.0 LITER)
message appears while the engine is run-
ning and at operating temperature, the en-
gine oil level has dropped to approximately
the minimum level.When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil
leaks are noted, drive to the nearest ser-
vice station where the engine oil should be
topped to the required level with an ap-
proved oil specified in the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible causePossible solution
: USA only:
ADD 1.0 Qt. ENGINE OIL
WHEN NEXT REFUELING!
Canada only:
ADD 1.0 LITER ENG. OIL
WHEN NEXT REFUELING!
The engine oil level is too low.Add engine oil (page 247) and check
the engine oil level (
page 244).
!
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.
