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cut or modify high-voltage cable or

wiring.

Vehicle checks

Performing Work

Caution

Even small amounts of contamination

to the liquids can cause damage

to vehicle systems. Do not allow

contaminants to contact the fluids,

reservoir caps or dipsticks.

Bonnet

Danger

Opening

Open the left front door.

Never try to perform maintenance work

on high-voltage components yourself.

You may be injured and the vehicle

may be damaged. Service and repair of

these high-voltage components should

only be performed by a trained service

technician with proper knowledge and

tools. Exposure to high voltage may

cause shock, burns and even death.

The high-voltage components in the

vehicle can only be serviced by

Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start operating

even if the ignition is off.

BEV

Danger

technicians with special training.

High-voltage components are identified

by labels. Do not remove, open, take

apart or modify these components.

High-voltage cable or wiring has orange

covering. Do not probe, tamper with,

The ignition system uses extremely

high voltage. Do not touch.

Pull the release lever and return it to its

original position.

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Caution

Because of the presence of electric

equipment under the bonnet, it is

strongly recommended that exposure to

water (rain, washing, etc.) be limited.

MAX

MIN

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the latch

to avoid dents.

Engine Oil

Lift the exterior safety catch and raise the

bonnet.

Unclip the bonnet support from its

housing and place it in the support slot

to hold the bonnet open.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

reinsert it fully, pull out and read the

engine oil level.

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of engine oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

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Different dipsticks are used depending on

engine variant.

Closing

Warning

The maximum engine oil consumption is

0.6 l per 600 miles.

Check with the vehicle on a level

surface. The engine must be at operating

temperature and switched off for at least

five minutes.

Hold the bonnet and pull out the bonnet

support from the support slot.

Clip the bonnet support in its housing.

Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

latch from a low height (20-25 cm).

Insert dipstick fully up to the stop on the

handle.

Ensure that no engine oil gets into the

engine compartment, as this increases

risk of fire.

Caution

When the engine oil level has dropped to

the MIN mark, top up the engine oil. We

recommend the use of the same grade

of engine oil that was used at last oil

change.

Do not press the bonnet into the latch

to avoid dents.

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

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Caution

An excessively low coolant level can

cause damage to the high-voltage

components.

Using the wrong engine coolant can

cause severe damage to the high-

voltage battery. Only experienced

mechanics are allowed to open the

coolant reservoir and top up coolant.

Caution

Propulsion types ðpage3

Only use approved antifreeze.

Coolant level ICE and hybrid 48 V

If the cooling system is cold, the coolant

level should be above the MIN mark. Top

up if the level is low.

Coolant and antifreeze ðpage163

Coolant level BEV

The engine oil level must not exceed the

MAX mark on the dipstick.

Warning

Caution

Allow the engine to cool before opening

the cap. Carefully open the cap,

relieving the pressure slowly.

Overfilled engine oil must be drained or

suctioned out. If the engine oil exceeds

the maximum level, do not start the

vehicle, and contact a workshop.

To top up, use a 1:1 mixture of released

coolant concentrate mixed with clean

tap water. If no coolant concentrate is

available, use clean tap water. Install the

cap tightly.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Capacities ðpage169

Have the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant loss

remedied by a workshop.

Engine Coolant

The factory filled coolant provides freeze

protection down to approx. -37 °C.

If the coolant level is at the MIN mark

or below, seek the assistance of a

workshop to have the engine coolant

topped up.

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It may be necessary to have the

condition of the brakes checked, even

between vehicle services.

If fluid level is below MIN, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Brake fluid ðpage163

Washer Fluid

Unless there is a leak in the circuit, a

drop in the brake fluid level indicates that

the brake pads are worn.

Once new brake linings are installed, do

not brake unnecessarily hard for the first

few journeys.

Vehicle Battery

The vehicle battery is maintenance-

free provided that the driving profile

allows sufficient charging of the battery.

Short-distance driving and frequent

engine starts can discharge the battery.

Avoid the use of unnecessary electric

consumers.

Brake Fluid

Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and corrosive.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, fabrics

and painted surfaces.

Fill with clean water mixed with a suitable

quantity of approved windscreen washer

fluid that contains antifreeze.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at an

appropriate recycling collection point.

Not using the vehicle for more than four

weeks can lead to battery discharge.

Disconnect the clamp from the negative

terminal of the vehicle battery.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or a

sudden drop in temperature.

Ensure the ignition is switched off before

connecting or disconnecting the vehicle

battery.

Battery discharge protection ðpage82

Anti-theft alarm system ðpage9

Washer fluid ðpage163

Brakes

Depending on the driving style, the brake

wear may vary significantly.The brake

wear may increase when the vehicle is

driven over short distances, e.g. in the

city.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.

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