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Checking oil level
Checking oil level
  Note
The oil level must not be above the “max.” mark on dipstick – danger of damage to catalytic converter.
Procedure
l  Engine oil temperature at least 60 °C.
l  Vehicle must be level (horizontal)
l  Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the oil to flow back into the sump.
–  Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert it again as far as it will go.
–  Pull out the dipstick again and read off the oil level.
   
Markings on oil dipstick:
a - Do not top up oil.
b - Oil may be topped up.
c - Oil must be topped up.
  Note
The oil level must not be above the “max” marking -a- and not below the “min” marking -c-.
  A02-0018

Engine cooling > < Engine oil