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ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling

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Topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine should be stopped and cold (for instance, before the engine is started up for the first time in the day).

- Unscrew cap 1;

- top up the level (as a guide, the capacity between the “MINI” and “MAXI” reading on the dipstick 2 is 0.33 to 0.44 gal (1.5 to 2 litres), depending on the engine);

- wait for approximately 10 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the engine;

- check the level using the dipstick 2 (as described above).

Once the operation has been completed, ensure that the dipstick is pushed in as far as it will go or that the “cap-type dipstick” is completely screwed in.

Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Do not exceed the “MAXI” level and do not forget to refit cap 1 and dipstick 2.

Adding engine oil.

Use a funnel or protect the filling neck area to avoid engine oil escaping onto a hot part of the engine compartment or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical components).

Fire hazard.

Do not exceed the “MAXI" level and do not forget to refit the cap 1 and the dipstick 2.

Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Exceeding the maximum engine oil level

Under no circumstances should the maximum filling level be exceeded: this could damage the engine and the emission control system.

If the level exceeds the “MAXI” level, do not start your vehicle, contact an authorised dealer.

Consult your approved dealer at once if you notice an abnormal or repeated drop in any of the fluid levels.

When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The warning light in the engine compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

Never run the engine in an enclosed space as exhaust gases are poisonous.