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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 cold (for instance, before the engine is started up for the first time in the day).

Engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Document for your vehicle.

- Unscrew cap 1;

- top up the level (as a guide, the capacity between the minimum and maximum reading on the dipstick 2 is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depending on the engine);

- wait for approximately 10 minutes to allow the oil to drain;

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

Once the level is read, ensure that the dipstick is pushed in as far as it will go and the cap is completely screwed in.

Oil change

Service interval: refer to the Maintenance Service Booklet for your vehicle.

Oil change capacity

Please refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle, or contact an authorised dealer.

Always check the engine oil level using the dipstick, as explained previously (it should never fall below the minimum level, or be over the maximum level on the dipstick).

Engine oil grade

Refer to the Maintenance Service Booklet for your vehicle.

Do not exceed the MAX level and do not forget to refit cap 1 and dipstick 2.

In order to prevent splashback, it is recommended that a funnel be used when topping up/filling with oil.

Exceeding the maximum engine oil level

Under no circumstances must the maximum fill level be exceeded: risk of damage to the engine and catalytic converter.

If the oil level exceeds the maximum level, do not start your vehicle and contact an approved Dealer.

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).

Engine oil change: if you are changing the oil when the engine is hot, be careful not to scald yourself if the oil overflows.

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

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

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

Risk of injury.

Filling: take care when topping up the oil that no oil drips onto engine components - risk of fire. Remember to refit the cap securely as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes onto hot engine components.

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

Risk of injury.