2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 293

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 291 # The battery is defective. Battery/ Alternator X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe Stop to do so. Vehicle X Engage the parking brake. X Do not continue to drive. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The engine oil level is too low. Check engine X Check the engine oil level (Y page 214) and add engine oil oil level as required (Y page 215). at next X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine refueling. checked for possible leaks. For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). 4 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. Display messages ! 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. Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions The fuel level is low. X Refuel at the next gas station. C 8 8 Reserve Fuel The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. X Refuel at the next gas station. Ultra Low- Vehicles with diesel engine only: sulfur The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. Diesel X Refuel at the next gas station. Fuel Only X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). Z Practical hints