Checking engine oil pressure

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil. Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage.

Observe the exact motor oil filling capacity.
Allow engine oil to drip off when draining.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT .
Refer to PREPARING THE OIL PRESSURE CHECK .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .

Carrying out the process for oil pressure control

Perform the procedure with the diagnostic system:
- Vehicle handling
- Troubleshooting
- Function structure
- Power train
- Engine electronics
- Oil-pressure control
- Measure oil pressure

Follow-up work

Refer to REMOVING THE SPECIAL TOOL FOR THE OIL PRESSURE CHECK .
Refer to INSTALLING THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT .
Refer to CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL .