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Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis-
posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container.
Always keep service products out of the reach
of children.
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Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment.
!
Do not add too much oil. Topping up with too
much engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
!
Do not use any additives with the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Topping up the engine oil (example)
Turn cap : anti-clockwise and remove it.
X
Top up the engine oil.
X
Replace cap : and turn it clockwise until it
X
engages.
Check the oil level again (
X
For further information on engine oil, see
(
page 226).
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Checking the coolant level
G
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised, particu-
larly when the engine is warm. If you open the
cap, you could be scalded if hot coolant
sprays out. There is a risk of injury.
page 192).
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Engine compartment
Let the engine cool down before you open the
cap. Wear gloves and eye protection. Open
the cap slowly to release the pressure.
G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com-
ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you top up
the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is
not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before
starting the engine.
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis-
posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container.
Always keep service products out of the reach
of children.
!
Check the engine cooling and heating sys-
tem regularly for leaks.
If a large quantity of coolant is lost, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
!
Take care not to spill any coolant on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
Coolant contains glycol and is therefore poison-
ous. Also observe the safety notes under "Ser-
vice products" (
page 223).
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