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Practical tips
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Only open and close the bonnet when
there is nobody within its r
ange.
CAUTION
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T
o avoid damage t
o the bonnet and to the
windscreen wiper arms, only open it when
the windscreen wipers are in place against
the windscreen.
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Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms.
Checking fluid levels
Fig. 290 Diagram for the location of the vari-
ous el
ements.
From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the v
ehicl
e must be check
ed. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant fluid deposit
Engine oil dipstick
Oil filler neck
Brake fluid reservoir
Vehicle battery (underneath a cover)
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
The checking and refilling of service fluids are
carried out on the components mentioned
above. These operations are described in
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page 323.
Overview
You will find further explanations, instructions
and restrictions on the technical specifica-
tions as of
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page 364
Engine oil
Introduction
WARNING
Incorrectly handling engine oil can cause
injury and serious burns.
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Always protect your eyes when handling
engine oil.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Oil is toxic and must be k
ept out of the
reach of children.
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Engine oil should only be kept in its origi-
nal packaging; the same goes for used oil
until it is disposed of.
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Never store engine oil in empty food con-
tainers or bottles as other people may ac-
cidentally drink it.
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Regular contact with engine oil can be
bad for the skin. If you come into contact
with engine oil, wash your skin with soap
and water.
●
With the engine running, the engine oil
gets extremely hot and can cause severe
skin burns. Always wait until the engine has
fully cooled.
For the sake of the environment
Similar to the other service liquids, spilled
engine oil can be bad for the environment.
Coll
ect these liquids in suitable containers
and dispose of them while respecting the
environment.
Control and warning lamps
It lights up
Insufficient engine oil.
Stop the engine. Check the engine oil l
evel
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page 327.
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