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♦ Follow the rules for disposal!
– After replenishing the engine with oil, wait for at least 3 minutes
and then check the level.
– Pull the oil dipstick out, clean it with a clean cloth, and then
push the oil dipstick in again up to the seat (stop).
– Pull the oil dipstick out again and check the oil level for the
following conditions:
Condition 1
Area -a-
Minimum marking region. Replenish the oil. It is
sufficient for the oil level to be anywhere within
area -b-.
Area -b-
It is not necessary to replenish the oil.
Area -c-
Maximum marking region. Oil cannot be replen‐
ished.
Note
♦
There is danger of damaging the catalytic converter when oil
level is above area -c-
♦
The oil level must be between the minimum and maximum
markings. Make sure that the oil level does not exceed the
maximum marking.
– Pull the oil dipstick out again and check the oil level.
Condition 2
Area -A-
Oil must not be replenished.
Area -B-
It is not necessary to replenish the oil.
Area -C-
Replenish the oil level. It is sufficient for the oil
level to be anywhere within area -B-.
Arrow -1-
Maximum marking
Arrow -2-
Minimum marking
– Pull the oil dipstick out again and check the oil level.
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Maintenance - Edition 07.2010
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