The engine oil used has a significant effect on the
engine’s performance, service life and startability.
Be sure to use oil of the recommended quality and
appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil during
normal operation. Therefore, it is important to
check the oil level at regular intervals or before start-
ing a long trip.
1. Park the car on a horizontal surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level,
which should always be within the range in-
dicated.
7. If the oil level is below the specified limit, re-
move the cap located on the cylinder head
cover and add enough oil to raise the level to
within the specified range. Do not overfill to
avoid engine damage. Be sure to use the speci-
fied engine oil and do not mix various types
of oil.
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4 to 6.
CAUTION
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In diesel-powered vehicles equipped with
M/T, when burning away and removing
soot accumulated in the DPF, fuel can
mix with the engine oil and an increase in
the engine oil level may occur. This does
not indicate an abnormality.
However, if the engine oil level is at or
over the “X” mark (B) on the engine oil
dipstick (A), change the engine oil.
NOTE
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For 3000 models, to check the oil level, pull
the dipstick straight out and check the oil lev-
el by checking the upper surface of the dip-
stick.
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The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions, re-
quiring earlier oil replacement.
Please refer to the maintenance schedule.
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For information on how to dispose of used en-
gine oil, refer to page “Safety and disposal in-
formation for used engine oil” on page 06.
Recommended engine oil viscosity
Petrol-powered vehicles
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Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity
number according to the atmospheric temper-
ature.
SAE 0W-20*, 0W-30, 5W-30, and 5W-40 en-
gine oils can only be used if they meet
ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and API SM
specifications.
*: Except for 3000 models
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Use engine oil conforming to the following
classification:
• API classification: “For service SM”
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification:
“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or
A5/B5”
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