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VEHICLE CARE
WARNING: Failure to follow these
instructions may cause a fire and
personal injury.
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Engine Oil Level Check
The engine oil level should be checked
regularly, e.g., every 1,000 miles (1,600
km), or sooner if the vehicle has been
driven under severe conditions, see
page 234.
Before checking the engine oil level,
ensure the vehicle is parked on a lev-
el surface and if necessary, wait for
at least 15 minutes after the engine is
switched off if the engine is still warm.
– Lift the tailgate, see page 48.
– Release the fixing clip on the
dipstick access panel located on the
right hand side of the front engine
compartment panel.
– Lift up the panel and remove from
the engine bay.
– The dipstick handle is yellow. If
access to the dipstick is required
when the engine is hot, be aware of
hot surfaces in the engine bay and
wear appropriate protective clothing
to prevent burn injuries.
– Withdraw the dipstick and wipe with
a paper towel.
– Replace the dipstick into the dipstick
tube.
– Withdraw the dipstick again to
inspect the oil level.
The level should be between the two
dots on the lower end of the dipstick.
For optimum engine protection,
maintain the level towards the top
mark, and do not allow to fall below the
mid-point.
The difference between the high and
low dipstick marks is equivalent to
approximately 1.5 litres of oil.
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