Oil Dipstick - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

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Do not use any special lubricant
additives, as these may increase wear
and damage the drive assemblies. Using
special additives not approved by smart
may cause damage not covered by the
smart Limited Warranty. More
information on this subject is available
at any smart center.
Checking engine oil level
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Check the engine oil level at regular
intervals.
When checking the engine oil level
the vehicle must be parked on level
R
ground
the vehicle must have been stationary for
R
at least five minutes with the engine
turned off
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Open the tailgate.
X
Open the engine compartment cover
Y
( page 111).
The oil dipstick is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
X
Pull out oil dipstick :.
X
Wipe oil dipstick : clean with a clean
cloth.
X
Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube.
Engine compartment
X
Pull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately one minute to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is
between lower mark = (minimum) and
upper mark ; (maximum) on both sides
of oil dipstick :.
X
Fully insert oil dipstick : into the
dipstick guide tube again.
X
If necessary, add engine oil
Y
( page 113).
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The filling quantity between the upper
and lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.1 US qt (1.0 l).
Adding engine oil
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Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters
contact an authorized smart center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System will result in
engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.
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Warning!
When adding engine oil, always use a funnel
to avoid spilling oil on any hot parts such
as the catalytic converter or exhaust
system.
If this should happen, however, the engine
must be thoroughly cleaned before you
continue your trip. The engine oil could
otherwise ignite.
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