X
Pull release lever
:
on the hood.
The hood is released.
!
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
X
Reach into the gap, pull hood catch
handle
;
up and lift the hood.
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged
before driving off. Do not continue driving if
the hood can no longer engage after an
accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and injure you and/or others.
X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
X
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Engine oil
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil over a
distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
When checking the oil level:
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R
the engine should be switched off for at
least five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
R
the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if it is not at normal
operating temperature (i.e. if you only start
the engine briefly).
Checking the oil level using the oil
X
Pull oil dipstick
:
out of the dipstick guide
tube.
X
Wipe off oil dipstick
:
.
X
Slowly insert oil dipstick
:
into the
dipstick guide tube to the stop, and take it
out again.
The oil level is correct if the level is between
MIN mark
=
and MAX mark
;
.
X
Add oil if necessary.
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