Maintenance

Topping up/filling

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Topping up/filling

The vehicle must be on level ground, with the engine stopped and cold (for example: before the first start of the day).

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working in the engine compartment, be sure to switch off the ignition by pressing the engine stop button (refer to the 'Starting and stopping the engine' section in chapter 2).
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  • Unscrew cap 1;
  • restore the level (for information, the capacity between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the dipstick 2 is 1.5 to 2 litres depending on the engine);
To avoid splashes, we recommend using a funnel when adding oil.
  • wait about 20 minutes to allow the oil to drain;
  • check the level using dipstick 2 (as explained previously).

Once the level has been read, make sure to push the dipstick fully home or screw the dipstick cap fully in.

Do not exceed the 'max' level and remember to refit the cap 1 and the dipstick 2.
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: take care when topping up not to spill oil on engine parts, as this is a fire risk.

Be sure to refit the cap correctly, otherwise oil may spray onto hot engine components, risk of fire.

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To avoid splashes, we recommend using a funnel when topping up or filling with oil. Do not exceed the 'max' level and remember to refit the cap 1 and the dipstick 2.

Engine oil change

Frequency: refer to your vehicle's maintenance schedule.

Drain capacities

Refer to your vehicle's maintenance document or consult a Brand Representative.

Always check the engine oil level using the dipstick as explained previously (it must never be below the "MIN" mark or above the "MAX" mark on the dipstick).

Engine oil quality

Refer to your vehicle's maintenance document.

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working near the engine, it may be hot. In addition, the cooling fan may start at any time.

Risk of injury.

interventionsWhen working under the bonnet, make sure the windscreen wiper control is in the off position.

Risk of injury.

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working in the engine compartment, be sure to switch off the ignition by pressing the engine stop button (refer to 'Starting and stopping the engine' in chapter 2). du niveauEngine oil above
maximum level

Never exceed the maximum fill level: risk of damage to the engine and catalytic converter.

If the maximum level is exceeded, do not start the vehicle; contact a brand representative.

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: take care when topping up not to spill oil on engine parts, as this is a fire risk.

Be sure to refit the cap correctly, otherwise oil may spray onto hot engine components, risk of fire.

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: if you drain the oil with the engine warm, take care to avoid burns from the flowing oil.

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