when opening. Slowly turn the cap half a
turn to allow pressure to escape.
Checking the coolant
The coolant expansion tank is in the area
under the service cover.
X
Open the service cover (Y page 216).
X
Let the coolant cool down for at least
30 minutes.
X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check
the coolant level if the vehi-
cle is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
X
Check the reservoir visually.
The fluid level must be between MIN and
MAX.
Topping up the coolant
X
Cover cap : of coolant expansion
tank ; with a cloth.
X
Slowly turn cap : by half a turn anti-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X
Turn cap : further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X
Do not exceed the maximum filling level
when adding coolant.
X
Screw on cap : tightly.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 272).
Windscreen washer system
G
WARNING
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable.
If
it comes into contact with hot
components in the front compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and
injury.
Make sure that windscreen washer concen-
trate is not spilled next to the filler neck.
X
Open the service cover (Y page 216).
X
To open:
pull cap : upwards by the tab.
X
If available, pull the removable nozzle
up as far as the stop.
X
Top up with the premixed washer fluid.
X
To close: if available, push the remova-
ble nozzle down and push it inside.
X
Press cap : onto
the filler neck until it
engages.
Further information on windscreen washer
fluid/antifreeze (
Y page 273).
Service
Service display
Service message
The service display informs you of the next
service due date. Depending on the oper-
ating conditions of the vehicle, the
remaining time or distance until the next
service due date is displayed.
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