Oil Level Check

For additional information, Refer to: ENGINE OIL VACUUM DRAINING AND FILLING .

For accuracy, oil level checks should be performed with the vehicle on level ground when the oil is hot. The vehicle needs to stand for approximately 10 minutes, after the engine is switched off, to allow the oil to drain back into the oil pan and the oil level to stabilize. The oil level system will not give a reading until the oil level has stabilized.

To check the oil level, make sure that the ignition is on, the engine stopped and the transmission is in Park (P). Access the vehicle information and settings menu and select Service Menu, then Oil Level Display. An Engine Oil Level image is displayed in the Instrument Cluster (IC) message center and shows the current oil level.

One of the following messages will also be displayed:

• If the oil level is within acceptable limits, the message OK  is displayed.

• If the oil level is less than acceptable, a message advising how much oil to add is displayed e.g. Add 0.5 Liter  or Add 0.5 Quart  (depending on the market), or Underfilled Refer to handbook for oil volume & type. 
• If the message Engine Oil Level Overfilled  is displayed, the oil level must be reduced to within acceptable limits before starting the engine again.
• If the message Engine Oil Level Underfilled  is displayed, 1.5 liters (2.6 pints) of oil, then recheck the oil level.
• If the message Engine Oil Level Not Available  is displayed, the oil level is still stabilizing. Wait 10 minutes and then recheck level.
• If a warning message ENGINE OIL LEVEL MONITOR SYSTEM FAULT  is displayed a system fault has occurred. Check for fault codes using the approved Jaguar diagnostic equipment.