Engine oil temperature

  • Cold engine: the pointer is at the low temperature end. Drive at moderate engine and vehicle speeds.
  • Normal operating temperature: the pointer is in the middle or in the left half of the temperature display.
  • Hot engine: the pointer is at the high temperature end. A Check Control message is displayed in addition.
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