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Inspecting and replenishing
sional assistance from a specialist garage, otherwise it could lead to severe engine
damage.
Replenishing engine oil
– Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 187.
– Unscrew the cap of the engine oil filler opening.
– Wipe off the oil from the sealing surface of the cover and on the coun-
terpart using a clean cloth.
– Pour in a suitable grade of oil in portions of 0.5 litres ⇒ page 236.
– Inspect the oil level ⇒ page 187.
– Carefully screw on the cap of the filler opening and push the dipstick
in fully.
WARNING
Avoid dripping oil onto hot parts of the engine when topping up will oil -
a risk of fire!
Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 185, "Working in the engine
compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
For the sake of the environment
The oil level must on no account be above the range
wise be drawn in through the crankcase ventilation and may pass through the
exhaust system to atmosphere. The oil may combust in the catalytic converter and
damage it.
Changing engine oil
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals stated in the Service schedule or
according to the service interval indicator ⇒ page 20.
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⇒ page 187. Oil will other-
WARNING
Only carry out the engine oil change, if you have the required profes-
sional knowledge!
Read and observe the warning notes ⇒ page 185, "Working in the engine
compartment" before working in the engine compartment.
Let the engine cool down - risk of burning from hot oil.
Wear an eye protection - risk of caustic burns due to oil splashes.
Oil is toxic! Store old oil in a safe place out of the reach of children and
unauthorized persons until you dispose of it properly.
Caution
You must not pour any additives into the engine oil - risk of engine damage!
Damage, which results from such product, are excluded from the warranty.
For the sake of the environment
You must on no account pour oil into the ground or into the sewage system.
In view of the problems involved in properly disposing of old oil, the necessary
special tools and the knowledge required for such work, we recommend that you
have the oil and oil filter change carried out by a specialist garage.
Note
After your skin has come in contact with the oil, you must thoroughly wash your
skin.
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