17. Close the bonnet → pa
ge 314.
WARNING
Engine oil can ignite if it comes into con-
ta
ct with hot engine components. It can
cause fires, burns and other serious inju-
ries.
·
Always ensure that the engine oil filler
cap is securely tightened aer refilling,
and that the dipstick is properly inser-
ted back into the guide tube. This will
prevent the engine oil from draining out
on to hot engine components when the
engine is running.
·
If engine oil is spilt on cold engine parts
it can heat up and ignite when the en-
gine is running.
NOTICE
·
If the engine oil level is in area → Fig. 1
97
A , do not start the engine. Seek expert
assistance.
·
When refilling service fluids, ensure that
you pour the correct service fluids into
the correct openings. The use of incorrect
service fluids could result in serious mal-
functions and engine damage.
Troubleshooting
Please refer to , and on page
312 and at the start of the chapter on
pa
ge 317.
Engine oil pressure too low
The warning lamp flashes red. A message
is shown on the instrument cluster display.
Do not drive on! T
he engine could oth-
erwise be damaged.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and when safe to do so.
2. Switch o the engine.
3. Check the engine oil level → page 318.
4. Do not drive on or leave the engine run-
ning if the warning lamp is flashing even
when the engine oil level is correct. The
engine could otherwise be damaged.
Seek expert assistance.
Engine oil level very low
The warning lamp fla
shes red. A message
is shown on the instrument cluster display.
Do not drive on! T
he engine could oth-
erwise be damaged.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and when safe to do so.
2. Switch o the engine.
3. Check the engine oil level → page 318.
4. If necessary, add engine oil gradually in
small quantities until the engine oil lev-
el is back within the normal range or
follow the refill recommendation in the
instrument cluster → page 318.
5. Do not drive on or leave the engine run-
ning if the warning lamp is lit even
though the engine oil level is correct.
The engine could otherwise be dam-
aged. Seek expert assistance.
Engine oil level too low
T
he indicator lamp lights up yellow. A mes-
sage is shown on the instrument cluster
display.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and when safe to do so.
2. Switch o the engine.
3. Check the engine oil level → page 318.
4. If necessary, gradually add engine oil in
small quantities, no more than 0.5 l
(0.5 qt) in total, or observe the recom-
mended refill amount in the instrument
cluster.
5. Do not drive on or leave the engine run-
ning if the indicator lamp is lit even
though the engine oil level is correct.
The engine could otherwise be dam-
aged. Seek expert assistance.
Engine oil level too high
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. A mes-
sa
ge is shown on the instrument cluster
display.
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and when safe to do so.
2. Switch o the engine.
3. Check the engine oil level → page 318.
320
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