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Advice
If the warning lamp flashes although the oil
l
ev
el
is correct, stop driving. Do not even run
the engine at idle speed! Obtain technical as-
sistance.
Checking oil level
If the warning lamp is yellow the engine
oil level should be checked as soon as possi-
ble. Top up the oil at the next opportunity
››› page 268.
Oil level sensor faulty*
If the yellow warning lamp flashes, take
the vehicle to a specialised workshop to have
the oil level sensor checked. Until then it is
advisable to check the oil level every time
you refuel.
Checking engine oil level
Fig. 230 Engine oil dipstick.
Read the additional information carefully
›
›
›
page 58
Checking oil level
–
Park the vehicle in a horizontal position.
–
Briefly run the engine at idle speed until
the operating temperature is reached and
then stop.
–
Wait for about two minutes.
–
Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with
a clean cloth and insert it again, pushing it
in as far as it will go.
–
Then pull it out again and check the oil lev-
el. 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.
●
When working in the engine compartment,
always observe the safety warnings
››› page 263.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above area ›››
Fig. 230
A
, do
not st
art the engine. This could result in dam-
age to the engine and catalytic converter.
Contact a Technical Service.
Topping up engine oil
Read the additional information carefully
›››
page 58
Before opening the bonnet, read and observe
the warnings
›››
in Safety notes for work in
the en
gine c
omp
artment on page 263.
The position of the filler neck is shown in the
corresponding engine compartment image
›››
page 266.
Engine oil specification
›››
page 59.
WARNING
Oil is highly inflammable! Ensure that no oil
comes
into contact with hot engine compo-
nents when topping up.
CAUTION
If the oil level is above area ›››
Fig. 230
A
, do
not st
art the engine. This could result in dam-
age to the engine and catalytic converter.
Contact a specialised workshop.
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