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ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling

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Topping up/filling

The vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine should be cold (for instance, before the engine is started up for the first time in the day).

- Unscrew cap 1;

- top up the level (as a guide, the capacity between the minimum and maximum reading on the dipstick 2 is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depending on the engine);

- wait for approximately 10 minutes to allow the oil to flow into the engine;

- check the level using the dipstick 2 (as described above).

Once the operation has been completed, ensure that the dipstick is pushed in as far as it will go and that the cap is completely screwed in.

Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition. STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key or STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT card

Do not exceed the max level and do not forget to refit cap 1 and dipstick 2.

In order to prevent splashback, it is recommended that a funnel be used when topping up/filling with oil.

Adding engine oil

Use a funnel or protect the filling neck area to avoid engine oil escaping on to a hot part of the engine compartment or a sensitive part (e.g. electrical components).

Fire hazard.