X
Pull support strut
;
out of the retainer
=
and guide it up.
X
Lower the bonnet such that the support
strut
;
glides into recess
:
and the bonnet
engages.
Closing the bonnet
X
Hold support strut
;
and lift the bonnet
slightly.
X
Guide support strut
;
towards retainer
=
and apply slight pressure to make it engage.
X
Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall with
momentum from a height of approximately
30 cm.
X
If the bonnet can be lifted slightly more, open
the bonnet once again and allow it to drop
more forcefully so that it engages correctly.
Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level using the
oil dipstick
G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the components descri-
bed in the following.
!
Engine oil gets dirty in the course of opera-
tion and its quality and volume are gradually
diminished. Regularly check the oil level, and
top up or have it replaced as needed.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be
located at different places in the engine com-
partment.
Waiting time before checking the oil level:
R
engine at normal operating temperature:
five minutes
R
engine not at normal operating temperature
(the engine was only started briefly, for exam-
ple): 30 minutes
Oil dipstick (example)
X
Park the vehicle on an even surface.
X
Pull out and wipe off oil dipstick
:
.
X
Slide oil dipstick
:
slowly into the guide tube
as far as it will go and pull it out again after
three seconds.
The measurement results mean the following:
R
oil level is between
;
and
=
: oil level OK.
R
oil level is at
=
or below: oil level too low.
X
If the oil level is too low, add approx. 1 litre
engine oil (
Y
page 192).
Topping up the engine oil
G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that engine oil does not spill out
over the filler neck. Allow the engine to cool
down and thoroughly clean the components
that have come into contact with engine oil
before you start the engine.
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
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Engine compartment
Maintenance
and
care
