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Checking and refilling levels
Checking engine oil level
Fig. 235 Engine oil dipstick.
Read the additional information carefully
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page 51
The engine oil dipstick indicates the level of
the oil.
Checking oil level
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Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
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Briefly run the engine at idle speed until
the operating temperature is reached and
then stop.
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Wait for about two minutes.
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Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with
a clean cloth and insert it again, pushing it
in as far as it will go.
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Then pull it out once more and check the oil
level ››› Fig. 235. Top up with engine oil if
necessary.
Depending on how you drive and the condi-
tions in which the vehicle is used, oil con-
sumption can be up to 0.5 l/1000 km. Oil
consumption is likely to be higher for the first
5,000 km. For this reason the engine oil level
must be checked at regular intervals, prefera-
bly when filling the tank and before a jour-
ney.
WARNING
Any work carried out in the engine compart-
ment or on the engine mu
st be carried out
cautiously.
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When working in the engine compartment,
always observe the safety warnings
››› page 246.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above the area
A
do not
star
t the engine. This could result in damage
to the engine and catalytic converter. Contact
a Technical Service.
Topping up engine oil
Fig. 236 In the engine compartment: Engine
oi
l
fi
ller cap
Read the additional information carefully
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page 51
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe
the warnings ›››
in Work in the engine
c
omp
ar
tment on page 246.
The position of the oil filler opening is shown
in the corresponding engine compartment il-
lustration ››› page 246.
Engine oil specification ›››
page 52.
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
comes
into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up.
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