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Checking engine oil level  
      The vehicle must be on a level surface when 
checking the engine oil level. Wait a few minutes 
after stopping the engine so the oil can run back 
into the pan. Then withdraw the oil dipstick, wipe 
with a clean cloth and insert again as far as 
possible. Withdraw dipstick again and read 
engine oil level.  
      Check engine oil level only with the engine 
warm:  
     
Oil temperature greater than 60 C (140 F) 
    
Markings on oil dipstick:  
CAUTION! 
The oil level must NOT exceed the max. marking on the dipstick.  a - Oil MUST NOT be topped up past this point
b - Oil may be topped up 
c - Oil MUST be topped up. It is sufficient if the oil level, after topping up, 
is somewhere within range -b- (knurled area)
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