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6. In-service maintenance
Inspecting the oil level
Be sure to check the oil level regularly. Park
the vehicle on a level ground, apply the park
brake, and shut down the engine. After the
engine cools down, open the engine hood and
check the oil level.
WARNING
● Be extremely careful while working in
the engine compartment.
● The engine compartment is a high-
risk area. Be sure to read and follow
the relevant warning instructions
carefully before opening the engine
hood.
NOTE
While checking the oil level, ensure the
engine is cold.
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Pull out the oil dipstick.
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Wipe off the oil stains on the dipstick
using a clean cloth, and then insert the oil
dipstick to the end.
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Pull out the dipstick again and read the
measured oil level: The oil level shall be
between the minimum scale mark
①
and
maximum scale mark
②
.
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If there is too little engine oil, please
add engine oil in time. Otherwise, poor
lubrication will damage the engine.
