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Checking the engine oil level
Fig. 61 Dipstick
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 99.
The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine
Checking the oil level
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Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface and the engine has
reached its operating temperature.
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Switch off the engine.
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Open the bonnet.
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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil sump and remove
the dipstick.
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Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and insert it again to the stop.
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Then pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level.
Oil level within range
A
›
No oil must be refilled
»
.
Oil level within range
B
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Oil can be refilled. It is possible that the oil level may then be within range
after doing this.
Oil level within range
C
›
Oil must be refilled. It is sufficient, once this is done, to keep the oil level within
range
.
B
» fig.
61.
A
WARNING
Engine oil may ignite if it spills on hot engine parts. This can cause fires, burns
and other serious injuries.
Always make sure that the cap of the engine oil filler opening is firmly tight-
■
ened after replenishing. This will prevent hot engine oil from leaking onto hot
engine parts when the engine is running.
CAUTION
Do not start the engine if the engine oil level is above area
■
fessional assistance. Otherwise, the catalytic converter and the engine can be
damaged!
When replenishing or changing fluids, make sure that the fluids are in the cor-
■
rect reservoirs. Wrong fluids can cause serious operational faults and engine
damage!
For the sake of the environment
The engine oil level must never be above area
drawn in through the crankcase ventilation and may pass through the exhaust
system to the atmosphere.
Notice
Engine oil specifications
» page
145.
Replenishing the engine oil
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 99.
›
Check the engine oil level
» page
›
Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
›
Replenish the oil in portions of 0.5 litres in accordance with the correct specifi-
cations
» page
145.
›
Check the oil level
» page
103.
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Carefully screw on the oil filler opening cap and push the dipstick in fully.
» fig.
61. Get pro-
A
» fig.
61. Oil may otherwise be
A
103.
Inspecting and replenishing
103
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