Maintenance
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Engine oil and filter (for petrol)
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and dam
age.
Checking fluid levels
When checking engine oil, engine
coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and
washer fluid, always be sure to
clean the area around any filler plug,
drain plug, or dipstick before check
ing or draining any lubricant or fluid.
This is especially important in dusty
or sandy areas and when the vehicle
is used on unpaved roads. Cleaning
the plug and dipstick areas will pre
vent dirt and grit from entering the
engine and other mechanisms that
could be damaged.
Engine oil and filter (for
petrol)
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in
the maintenance schedule. If the
vehicle is being driven in severe con
ditions, more frequent oil and filter
changes are required.
Checking the engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating tempera
ture.
Radiator hose
Be very careful not to touch the
radiator hose when checking or
adding the engine oil as it may be
hot enough to burn you.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes)
for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean,
and re-insert it fully.
䳜 Do not overfill the engine oil. It
may damage the engine.
䳜 Do not spill engine oil, when add
ing or changing engine oil. If you
drop the engine oil on the engine
room, wipe it off immediately.
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