248 OperationEngine compartmentChecking the engine oil level
When checking the oil level,
the vehicle must be parked on level
ground
the engine must be at normal operating
temperature (min. 80°C)
Wait for at least 30 seconds with
engine still at idle.
Measure engine oil level with engine
still at idle.The dipstick and the cap are located on the
passenger side in the engine compart-
ment.
1Dipstick
2Filler cap
Pull out dipstick1 and wipe it off.
Reinsert the dipstick fully into the
guide.
Pull out the dipstick again after
3 seconds.
DipstickThe engine oil level must be between the
lower (min) and upper (max) marks.
Top up the engine oil if necessary.iThe difference in level between the up-
per and lower marks represents a
volume of about 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
