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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Gasoline engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After turn-
ing off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Diesel engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warm-
ing up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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Maintenance and care
VERSO-S_EEAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 523
Oil quantity
(Low Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item Clean funnel
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing,
or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
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547 Alphabetical index
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Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 469
Engine
Compartment ........................ 378
Engine switch ................ 176, 186
Hood ..................................... 375
How to start the
engine ......................... 176, 186
Identification number............. 519
If the engine will not start ...... 486
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 510
Ignition switch ............... 176, 186
Overheating .......................... 505
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 527
Checking ............................... 384
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 259
Engine immobilizer system .... 107
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 523
Checking ............................... 380
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 259
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch light............................. 330
EPS............................................ 249Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid
Washer ................................. 390
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 422
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 532
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 422
Switch ................................... 228
Wattage ................................ 532
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 447
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 422
Switch ................................... 222
Wattage ................................ 532F