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Maintenance
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
• Engine oil is used for lubrication
and cooling, so it is gradually con-
sumed during driving the vehicle.
• Regularly check and manage the
oil level using the following proce-
dure.
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 15 minutes.
(with oil filler cap and dipstick
detached)) for the oil to return to
the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and reinsert it fully.
5. Check if the oil level is between
the F-L line and refill it if the oil
level is near the L line.
CAUTION - Replacing
engine oil
Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine.
WARNING - Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may
be hot enough to burn you.
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■ Smartstream G1.6