Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions# Battery/
Alternator
Stop
Vehicle The battery is defective.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Do not continue to drive.
X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 4 Check
engine
oil level
at next
refueling. The engine oil level is too low.
X
Check the engine oil level ( Y page 224) and add engine oil
as required ( Y page 225).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks. If the message Check engine oil level
at next refueling. 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
X SolutionsC The fuel level is low.
X
Refuel at the next gas station. 8 Reserve
Fuel The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.
X
Refuel at the next gas station. 8 Ultra Low-
sulfur
Diesel
Fuel Only Vehicles with diesel engine only:
The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.
X
Refuel at the next gas station.
X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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