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* NOTE Damage caused by refilling too
much engine oil
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil removed at a
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qualified specialist workshop.
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Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption
may also be higher than this when the vehicle
is new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
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Depending on the engine, the cap may be
located in different positions in the engine
compartment.
Turn cap
1
counter-clockwise and remove it.
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Add engine oil.
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1
Replace cap
and turn it clockwise until it
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engages.
Check the oil level again (
page 341).
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Maintenance and care 343
Checking the coolant level
& WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-
nent parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine com-
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only
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touch component parts described in the
following.
& WARNING Risk of scalding from hot cool-
ant
If you open the cap, you could be scalded.
Let the motor cool down before opening
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the cap.
When opening the cap, wear protective
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gloves and safety glasses.
Open the cap slowly to release pressure.
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