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Slowly slide oil dipstick
1
into the guide
#
tube to the stop, and take it out again after
approximately three seconds.
The following measurement results are possi‐
ble:
Oil level is correct: oil level is between
R
and 3.
Oil level too low: oil level is at
R
below.
Oil level too high: oil level is above 2.
R
If the oil level is too low, add 1.1 US qt
#
(1 liter) of engine oil.
If the oil level is too high, drain off excess
#
engine oil. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
Adding engine oil
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Certain components in the engine compart‐
ment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only
#
touch component parts described in
the following.
& WARNING Risk of fire and injury from
2
engine oil
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
3
or
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
Make sure that no engine oil is spilled
#
next to the filler opening.
Allow the engine to cool off and thor‐
#
oughly clean the engine oil from compo‐
nent parts before starting the vehicle.
* NOTE Engine damage caused by an
incorrect oil filter, incorrect oil or addi‐
tives
Do not use engine oils or oil filters
#
which do not correspond to the specifi‐
cations explicitly prescribed for the
service intervals.
Maintenance and care 297
Do not alter the engine oil or oil filter in
#
order to achieve longer change intervals
than prescribed.
Do not use additives.
#
Follow the instructions in the service
#
interval display regarding the oil
change.
* NOTE Damage caused by adding too
much engine oil
Too much engine oil can damage the engine
or the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil removed at a
#
qualified specialist workshop.
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