Maintenance
7. Reinstall the dipstick. Make sure it is
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - FULL
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(FHEV), PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)
fully seated.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
5,000 km (3,000 mi).
Adding Engine Oil
WARNING: Do not add engine oil
when the engine is hot. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.
WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that the
vehicle warranty may not cover.
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A
B
C
Minimum.
Nominal.
Maximum.
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Add engine oil that meets our
ENGINE OIL CHECK
specifications.
4. Reinstall the engine oil filler cap. Turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Check the oil level before starting the
engine, or switch the engine off and
wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into
the oil pan.
Note: Immediately soak up any oil spillage
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with
with an absorbent cloth.
a clean, lint-free cloth.
4. Reinstall the dipstick and make sure it
is fully seated.
5. Remove the dipstick again to check the
oil level.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
6. If the oil level is at the minimum mark,
immediately add oil.
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Kuga (CTD) Vehicles Built From: 22-06-2021, CG3851en enGBR, Edition date: 202104, First-Printing
