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Checking the level
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Wait a few minutes until the engine oil flows back into the oil trough.
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Pull the dipstick out and wipe with a clean cloth.
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Push the dipstick back to the stop and then pull it out again.
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Read the oil level and push the dipstick back in.
The oil level must lie in range
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must be added.
Refilling
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Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening
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Add oil of the correct specification in portions of 0.5 litres
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Check the oil level.
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Screw the lid of the engine oil filler closed carefully.
CAUTION
The oil level must never fall outside range
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risk of damaging the engine and the exhaust system.
If a top up with oil is not possible or the oil level is above range
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continue driving! Switch off the engine and seek assistance from a specialist
garage.
Note
Too low engine oil level is shown in the instrument cluster by the warning light
illuminating and also indicated by the message
recommend checking the oil level on a regular basis using the dipstick.
Coolant
Introduction
The coolant helps to keep the engine temperature down, and consists of water
and coolant additive (with additives that protect the cooling system against
corrosion and prevent furring).
The proportion of coolant additive in the coolant must be 40 to 60 %.
The correct mix of water and coolant additive should be checked and if neces-
sary corrected by a specialist garage.
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General Maintenance
» Fig.
239. If the oil level is below range
» Fig. 237
on page 206.
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» page
» Fig. 239
– otherwise there is a
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» page
45. Nevertheless, we
WARNING
The following instructions must be followed at all times when working on
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the engine compartment
Never open the end cover of the coolant expansion reservoir while the
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engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurised - risk of scalding or
injury from splashes of coolant!
, oil
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To protect against the coolant splashing, cover the cap with a cloth when
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opening.
Coolant and coolant fumes are harmful - avoid contact with the coolant.
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If the coolant comes into contact with the eye or skin, wash the affected
207.
area with plenty of water for several minutes, and where appropriate seek
medical help.
CAUTION
Do not cover the radiator and install any parts (e.g auxiliary lights.) in front of
the air intakes - risk of the engine overheating.
,
do not
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Checking and refilling
Read and observe
Check and refill coolant under the following conditions.
The vehicle is on a horizontal surface.
The engine is not warm (if the engine is warm the result of the check may
be wrong).
The engine is turned off.
Check the coolant level – The coolant level must lie between the marks
and
» Fig.
240. If the coolant level is below the mark
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ant.
» page
204.
Fig. 240
Coolant expansion reservoir
and
on page 208 first.
, top up with cool-
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