In the engine compartment
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The engine compartment at a glance
1 Cars with petrol engines:
Expansion tank for coolant, see page 102.
Cars with diesel engine:
The expansion tank is on the opposite side
of the vehicle
2 Vehicle Identification Number
3 Washer fluid reservoir for headlight cleaning
system and windscreen washer, see
page 41
4 Jump-starting connection, see page 112
5 Engine oil filler cap, see Adding engine oil
6 Cars with diesel engine: dipstick for engine
oil, see Engine oil level
7 Reservoir for brake fluid, under the cover of
the micro-filter
Engine oil
Engine oil consumption varies depending on
driving style and operating conditions.
Diesel engine: checking engine oil level
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface with the
engine at operating temperature, i.e. after
driving continuously for at least 10 km
(approx. 6.5 miles).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. After about 5 minutes pull out the dipstick 6
and wipe it dry with a non-linting cloth,
paper towel or similar.
4. Carefully push the dipstick fully into its tube,
then pull it out again.
The oil level must be between the two
marks on the dipstick.
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