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Safety information
Warning
With the engine hot and the cooling system
open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling
system with the engine cooled down.
Warning
Additives are harmful and incorrect additives
can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with skin, eyes
or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives
only.
Coolant level
General information
Depending on the motorization, there are up to
two coolant reservoirs in the engine compart‐
ment. Check and add the coolant levels on a reg‐
ular basis.
The coolant level is indicated using minimum
and maximum markings in the filler neck of the
coolant reservoir.
Depending on the engine installation, the coolant
reservoir is located on the right side or the left
side of the engine compartment.
Additional information:
For an overview, refer to page 343.
Checking the coolant level
1.
Let the engine cool down.
2.
Opening the hood.
Opening, refer to page 345.
3.
Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, then open it.
4.
Open the coolant reservoir lid.
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5.
The coolant level is correct if it lies between
the minimum and maximum marks in the filler
neck.
6.
Close the lid.
Adding coolant
1.
Let the engine cool down.
2.
Opening the hood.
Opening, refer to page 345.
3.
Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, then open it.
4.
Open the coolant reservoir lid.
5.
If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
6.
Close the lid.
7.
Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated
as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing of
coolant and coolant additives.
Washer fluid
General information
All windshield washer jets are supplied from one
tank.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
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