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Engine Oil Level / Pressure Check

Manual check

While the car is standing on level ground with cold engine (oil resting in the sump)
Use dipstick marked "Engine" : oil should be close to the "Max" mark on the dipstick.

Oil indicator button

The fuel gauge on the fascia can be used to perform  a quick level check.
Ignition on, using the switch : if the oil level indicated by the gauge is under the ornage line, the engine should not be operated.

Ooil warning lightil pressure warning lamp



This amber lamp is mounted on the right side of the switchbox.
This light is illuminated when the engine is stated but should extingish when the engine is on and the pressure increases.
If this light is on during normal operating conditions, engine should be stopped and the oil level checked using the dipstick.