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Engine compartment
1 Engine oil dipstick, see below,
Checking oil level
2 Brake fluid reservoir, located beneath
the microfilter cover 192
3 Reservoir for windshield and headlamp
washer system 73
4 Engine oil filler neck 191
5 Coolant expansion tank 192
6 Auxiliary terminal for jump starting 203
Engine oil
Checking oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface
2. Switch the engine off after it has
reached normal operating temperature
3. After approx. 5 minutes, pull the dip-
stick out and wipe it off with a clean lint-
free cloth, paper towel, or similar mate-
rial
4. Carefully push the dipstick all the way
into the guide tube and pull it out again
5. The oil should extend to between the
two marks on the dipstick.
As is the case with fuel economy, the rate
at which the engine uses oil is strongly
influenced by driving style and operating
conditions.
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