fluids either immediately or later. The
following is recommended:
● In the event of an incident, always
inform the fire and emergency services
that the vehicle is equipped with a
high-voltage battery.
● Never touch the liquids leaking from
the high-voltage battery.
● Do not inhale the gases emitted by the
high-voltage battery, which are toxic.
● Move away from the vehicle in the
event of incident or accident, the gases
emitted being flammable and could
cause a fire.
● Too low a coolant level must be topped
up and the cause of the coolant loss
remedied by a workshop.
Recommended fluids,
lubricants and parts
Only use products that meet the
recommended specifications.
Warning
Operating materials are hazardous and
could be poisonous. Handle with care.
Pay attention to information given on
the containers.
Engine Oil
Engine oil is identified by its quality and
its viscosity. Quality is more important
than viscosity when selecting which
engine oil to use. The oil quality ensures
e.g. engine cleanliness, wear protection
and oil ageing control, whereas viscosity
grade gives information on the oil's
thickness over a temperature range.
Use the appropriate engine oil given on
the service schedule sheet handed over
by the selling dealer.
Recommended fluids and lubricants ð
page 163
Topping up engine oil
CAUTION
In case of any spilled oil, wipe it up and
dispose of it properly.
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine oil
quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oils for all petrol engines
with only ACEA quality is prohibited,
since it can cause engine damage under
certain operating conditions.
Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil additives
could cause damage and invalidate the
warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two figures,
e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first figure, followed
by a W, indicates the low temperature
viscosity and the second figure the high
temperature viscosity.
Washer Fluid
Use only washer fluid approved for the
vehicle to prevent damage of wiper
blades, paintwork, plastic and rubber
parts. Consult a workshop.
Brake And Clutch Fluids
Over time, brake fluid absorbs moisture,
which will reduce braking effectiveness.
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