Checking the engine oil and topping up
Checking the engine oil level
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment may be very hot, e.g. the drive system
and
radiator.
When carrying out work in the
engine compartment there is a risk of
injury.
If possible, let the drive system cool down
and only touch the components described in
the following.
G
WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact
with
hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the bonnet. If there is a fire
in the engine compartment, leave the bon-
net closed and notify the fire brigade.
G
WARNING
There are moving components in the engine
compartment.
Certain
components may con-
tinue to move or suddenly move again even
after the ignition has been switched off,
e.g. the radiator fan. There is a risk of
injury.
If you have to carry out work in the engine
compartment:
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switch off the ignition
R
never touch the dangerous areas sur-
rounding moving components, e.g. the
rotation area of the fan
R
remove jewellery and watches
R
keep items of clothing and hair, for
example, away from moving parts.
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.5 litres of oil per 1000 km.
The oil consumption may be higher than this
when the vehicle is new or if it is frequently
driven at high engine speeds.
To check the engine oil, the vehicle must be
parked on a flat surface.
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If the engine has not been started for an
extended period,
e.g. over night, the meas-
urement can be carried out immediately.
X
If the engine is at normal operating tem-
perature, wait 5 minutes before measuring.
X
If the engine was only started briefly and is
not at normal operating temperature,
switch off the engine and wait 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
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Open the engine compartment cover.
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Remove oil dip stick : from the guide tube
and wipe it off.
X
Insert the oil dipstick fully into the guide
tube.
X
Pull out the oil dipstick.
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Read the engine oil level.
The level must be between MIN = and
MAX ;.
Adding engine oil
G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and
injury.
Make
sure
that engine oil does not spill out
over the filler neck. Allow the engine to
cool down and thoroughly clean the compo-
nents that have come into contact with
engine oil before you start the engine.
!
Do not add too much oil. If the oil level is
above the MAX mark on the dipstick, too
much oil has been added. This can lead to
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