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Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to
spill any. If oil enters the soil or water-
ways, it is harmful to the environment.
!
Do
not
add too much oil. Topping up with
too much engine oil can result in damage
to the engine or to the catalytic con-
verter. Have excess engine oil siphoned
off.
You will find further information on
engine oils you can use in the "Technical
data" section (Y page 271).
X
Turn cap : anti-clockwise and remove
it.
X
Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN
mark on
the oil dipstick, top up once with
a maximum of 1 l engine oil.
X
Replace cap : on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks securely into
place.
X
Check the oil level again with the oil
dipstick (Y page 214).
Front compartment
Service cover
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the service cover is not locked, it may
come loose during driving and block your
view or endanger other road users. There is
a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, make
sure that the service cover
is locked before driving off.
G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers start to move when
the
service
cover is open, you could become
caught up in the wiper rods. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers
and the ignition before you open the ser-
vice cover.
!
To ensure unhindered air intake, com-
pletely remove any dirt or snow from the
ventilation slots above the service
cover.
The service cover is attached to the rear
side of the vehicle body with a strap.
X
Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Select a gear.
X
Switch the ignition off.
Removing
Vehicles with a lockable service cover:
X
To unlock: remove lock cover :
(driver's
side only) with the key.
X
Insert the key into the lock and turn it to
position u.
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