ACCESSING THE ENGINE, LEVELS
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When working in the
engine compartment,
ensure that the wind-
screen wiper stalk is in
the park position.
Risk of injury.
Closing the bonnet
Before closing the bonnet, make
sure that nothing has been left in the
engine compartment.
To close the bonnet, re-engage the
strut
5
in its mounting
6
.
Hold the middle of the bonnet and
guide it down to one foot (30 cm)
above the closed position, then re-
lease.
It will latch automatically under its
own weight.
Ensure that the bonnet
is properly locked.
Check that nothing is
preventing the catch
from locking (gravel, cloth, etc.).
After any procedure in
the engine compart-
ment, make sure that
you do not forget any-
thing (cloth, tools, etc.).
Otherwise, this may lead to en-
gine damage or cause a fire.
In the event of even a
slight impact involving
the radiator grille or
bonnet, have the bon-
net lock checked by an ap-
proved dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
Engine oil
Engine oil level
General information
It is normal for an engine to use oil
for lubrication and cooling of moving
parts and it is normal to top up the
level between oil changes.
However, contact your approved
Dealer if more than 0.11 gal (0.5 litre)
is being consumed every 600 miles
(1,000 km) after the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil
level from time to time and certainly
before any long journey to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
Reading the oil level
The oil level should be read with the
vehicle on level ground, after the en-
gine has been switched off for some
time.
The dipstick must be used to read
the exact oil level and make sure
that the maximum level has not
been exceeded (risk of engine dam-
age).
Depending on the vehicle, the instru-
ment panel display only alerts the
driver when the oil level is at its mini-
mum.
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