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Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off.
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Pull release lever : on the hood.
The hood is released.
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Reach into the gap between the hood and the
radiator trim and press hood catch lever ; to
the left.
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Raise the hood.
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Pull support strut ? out of bracket A.
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Lift up support strut ? and insert it into yel-
low retaining clip =.
Closing the hood
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Raise the hood slightly and, at the same time,
remove support strut ? from yellow retaining
clip =.
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Swing support strut ? down and press it into
bracket A until it engages.
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Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 8 in (20 cm).
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Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Do not press the hood
closed. Open the hood again and close it with
a little more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption may
be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if
you frequently drive at high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
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park the vehicle on a level surface
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the engine should be switched off for approx-
imately five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature
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if the engine is not at normal operating tem-
perature, e.g. if the engine was only started
briefly, wait about 30 minutes before carrying
out the measurement
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following.
Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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