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When checking the oil level:
Rpark the vehicle on a level surface.
Rthe engine should be switched off for
approximately 5 minutes if the engine is at
normal operating temperature
Rif the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait approximately
30 minutes before carrying out the meas-
urement
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart- ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down
and touch only the components described in
the following.
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
The engine compartment contains moving
components. Certain components, such as
the radiator fan, may continue to run or
start again suddenly when the ignition is
off. There is a risk of injury.
If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment:
Rswitch off the ignition
Rnever reach into the area where there is a
risk of danger from moving components,
such as the fan rotation area
Rremove jewelry and watches
Rkeep items of clothing and hair, for
example, away from moving parts
XOpen the engine compartment cover
(Ypage 149).
Example
XPull oil dipstick 0043out of the dipstick
guide tube.
XWipe off oil dipstick 0043.
XSlowly slide oil dipstick 0043into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark 0087and MAX
mark 0044, the oil level is correct.
Adding engine oil
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart- ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down
and touch only the components described in
the following.
GWARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
components in the engine compartment, it
may ignite. There is a risk of fire and
injury.
Make sure that engine oil is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Let the engine cool down and thoroughly clean the engine oil
off the components before starting the
engine.
150Checking service products
>> Maintenance and care.