In order to avoid overfilling, wait for approximately one minute after each refill step to allow the
engine oil to flow into the sump up to the marking on the engine oil dipstick.
Read the engine oil level from the dipstick again before refilling with a further small quantity of
engine oil. Never overfill engine oil .
After refilling, the engine oil level should be in the middle of area Ⓒ. It should not be above Ⓒ, in
area Ⓑ, and must not be in area Ⓐ .
If too much engine oil has been added unintentionally and the engine oil level is in area Ⓐ, do not
start the engine. Inform a qualified workshop and seek expert assistance if necessary.
Close the engine oil filler opening with the cap after filling.
Insert the oil dipstick into the guide tube as far as it will go. If there is a marking on the upper end of
the oil dipstick, this marking must fit into the corresponding groove at the top end of the guide tube
upon insertion.
Close the bonnet In the engine compartment.
WARNING
Engine oil can ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine components. It can cause fires, burns
and other serious injuries.
up and ignite when the engine is running.
dipstick is properly inserted back into the guide tube. This will prevent the engine oil from draining
out on to hot engine components when the engine is running.
NOTICE
⇒ Fig. 186 Ⓐ, do not start the engine. Inform a qualified workshop and seek expert assistance if
necessary. The catalytic converter and the engine could otherwise be damaged.
