Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not leave items in the engine
compartment:
After you have finished checking or
doing servicing in the engine
compartment, do not forget and leave
items such as tools or rags in the
engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine
compartment could cause engine
damage or a fire leading to an
unexpected accident.
Bonnet
▼Bonnet
WARNING
Always check that the bonnet is
closed and securely locked:
A bonnet that is not closed and
securely locked is dangerous as it could
fly open while the vehicle is moving
and block the driver's vision which
could result in a serious accident.
▼Opening the Bonnet
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the
release handle to unlock the
bonnet.
2. Insert your hand into the bonnet
opening , slide the latch lever to the
left, and lift up the bonnet.
3. Grasp the support rod in the
padded area and secure it in the
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3. MIN
SKYACTIV-D 1.8
1. X Mark
2. MAX
3. OK
4. MIN
NOTE
(SKYACTIV-D 1.8)
When inspecting the engine oil
level, pull out the dipstick straight
without twisting. In addition, when
inserting the dipstick, always insert
it without twisting so that the “X”
mark faces the front of the vehicle.
6. Pull it out again and examine the
level.
The level is normal if it is between
the MIN and MAX marks.
If it is near or below MIN, add
enough oil to bring the level to
MAX.
CAUTION
Do not overfill the engine oil. This
may cause engine damage.
7. Make sure the O-ring on the
dipstick is positioned properly
before reinserting the dipstick.
8. Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Engine Coolant
▼Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in
the engine compartment. DO NOT
ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE
IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Carefully
inspect the engine coolant in the
coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
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