tion is likely to be higher for the first
5,
000 km. The engine oil level must there-
fore be checked at regular intervals, pref-
erably when refuelling and before long
trips.
When the engine is working hard, the en-
gine oil level must be in the upper permissi-
ble area → page 334, for instance during
extended motorway trips in summer or
when climbing mountain passes
Checking the engine oil level and
r
elling engine oil
Please refer to , and on page
326 and
at the start of the chapter on
pa
ge 332.
Fig. 205 Oil dipsticks with engine oil level
markings (
variants).
A
Engine oil level too high – observe the
messa
ges on the instrument cluster
display or seek expert assistance.
B
Engine oil level within normal range.
C
Engine oil level too low – follow the
messa
ges in the instrument cluster dis-
play or add engine oil, if necessary.
Fig. 206 In the engine c
ompartment: engine
oil filler opening cap (illustration).
Carry out the steps in the specified order
→
, → :
1.
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture, park the vehicle on a level surface
to ensure that the engine oil reading is
correct.
2. Switch o the engine and wait at least
5 minutes for the engine oil to flow back
into the sump.
3. Open the bonnet
→ pa
ge 328.
4. Identify the engine oil filler cap and oil
dipstick. The oil filler neck is indicated
by the
→ Fig. 206 symbol on the c
ap,
and the dipstick by its coloured handle.
If you cannot find the cap and oil dip-
stick, please contact a suitably qualified
workshop.
5. Pull the dipstick out of the guide tube
and wipe it o with a clean cloth.
6. Re-insert the oil dipstick into the guide
tube as far as it will go. If there is
a marking on the oil dipstick, this mark-
ing must fit in the corresponding groove
at the top end of the guide tube when
inserting.
7. Pull out the oil dipstick again and read
the engine oil level on the dipstick as
follows → Fig. 205:
A Engine oil level too high. Observe the
messa
ges on the instrument cluster
display or seek expert assistance as
necessary →
.
B Engine oil level within normal range.
Engine oil can be topped up to the up-
334 Checking and refilling
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