Page 272 of 358

4.4
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 be-
tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved 
Dealer if more than 0.5 litres 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 ve-
hicle on level ground, after the engine 
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 damage). 
Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only 
alerts the driver when the oil level is at 
its minimum. –  Remove the dipstick and wipe with a 
clean, lint-free cloth;
–  push the dipstick in as far as it will  go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-
type dipstick C, screw the cap in as 
far as it will go);
–  take out the dipstick again;
–  read the level: it should never fall  below minimum mark  A or exceed 
maximum mark B.
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is 
pushed in as far as it will go or that 
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely 
screwed in.
C
A
B
A
B
In order to prevent splashing, it is 
recommended that a funnel be used 
when topping up/filling the oil.
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
Exceeding the maximum 
engine oil level
Under no circumstances 
must the maximum fill 
level  B be exceeded: risk of damage 
to the engine and catalytic con-
verter.
If the level exceeds the maximum 
level,  do not start your vehicle  and 
contact an authorised dealer.  
     
        
        Page 273 of 358

4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (1/2)
Topping up/Filling
The vehicle must be parked on level 
ground and the engine should be cold 
(for instance, before the engine is 
started up for the first time in the day).– Unscrew cap 
1;
–  top up the level (as a guide, the ca- pacity between the “MINI” and the 
“MAXI” reading on the dipstick 2 
is between 0.33 and 0.44 gallons 
(1.5 and 2 litres) depending on the 
engine);
–  wait for approximately 20 minutes to  allow the oil to flow into the engine;
–  check the level using the dipstick  2 
(as described above).
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is 
pushed in as far as it will go or that 
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely 
screwed in.
Do not exceed the  “MAXI” level and 
do not forget to refit the cap  1 and 
the dipstick 2.
1
2
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
In order to prevent splashing, it is 
recommended that a funnel be used 
when topping up/filling the oil.
1
2
1
2    
     
        
        Page 274 of 358

4.6
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Service 
Booklet for your vehicle.
Never run the engine in an 
enclosed space as exhaust 
gases are poisonous.
Engine oil change: if you 
are changing the oil when 
the engine is hot, be careful 
not to scald yourself if the 
oil overflows.
Filling:  take care when 
topping up the oil that 
no oil drips onto engine 
components - risk of fire. 
Remember to refit the cap securely 
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes 
onto hot engine components.
Consult your approved Dealer at 
once if you notice an abnormal or 
repeated drop in any of the fluid 
levels.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (2/2)/OIL CHANGE
Exceeding the maximum 
engine oil level
Under no circumstances 
must the maximum fill level 
be exceeded: risk of damage to the 
engine and catalytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum 
level,  do not start your vehicle  and 
contact an approved Dealer.
Oil change
Service interval:  refer to the 
Maintenance Service Booklet for your 
vehicle.
Oil change capacity
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer. 
Always check the engine oil level using 
the dipstick, as explained previously (it 
should never fall below the minimum 
level, or be over the maximum level on 
the dipstick).
When working in the engine 
compartment, ensure that 
the windscreen wiper stalk 
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.