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9 Danger

Performing work

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

Bonnet

Opening

Move the safety catch sideways to the

left vehicle side and open the bonnet.

The bonnet is held open

automatically.

If the bonnet is opened during an

Autostop, the engine will be restarted

automatically for safety reasons.

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

Stop-start system 3 156.

Closing

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

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

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

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Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch to avoid dents.

Active bonnet 3 71.

Engine oil

Check the engine oil level manually

on a regular basis to prevent damage

to the engine. Ensure that the correct

specification of oil is used.

Recommended fluids and lubricants

3 277.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

reinsert fully, pull out and read the

engine oil level.

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 5 minutes.

Caution

It is the owner's responsibility to

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality oil in the

engine.

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When the engine oil level has

dropped to the MIN mark, top up

engine oil.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

We recommend the use of the same

grade of engine oil that was used at

last change.

Engine coolant

The factory filled coolant provides

freeze protection down to approx.

-28 °C. In cold regions with very low

temperatures, the factory filled

coolant provides frost protection

down to approx. -37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

Wipe off any spilled engine oil

immediately.

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

filling line mark. Top up if the level is

low.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 277.

Coolant level

Caution

Overfilled engine oil must be

drained or suctioned out. If the oil

exceeds the maximum level, do

not start the vehicle and contact a

workshop.

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

Capacities 3 289.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

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Depending on the engine, the

position of the coolant container may

be different.

Washer fluid

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

9 Warning

Continued driving is possible but

have the brake lining replaced as

soon as possible.

Once new brake linings are installed,

do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

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. Have

the coolant concentration checked

and have the cause of the coolant

loss remedied by a workshop.

Brake fluid

Fill with clean water mixed with a

suitable quantity of approved

windscreen washer fluid which

contains antifreeze.

9 Warning

Brake fluid is poisonous and

corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes,

skin, fabrics and painted surfaces.

Caution

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Washer fluid 3 277.

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Vehicle battery

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

Laying up the vehicle for more than

four weeks can lead to battery

discharge. Disconnect the clamp from

the negative terminal of the vehicle

battery.

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

The brake fluid level must be between

the MIN and MAX marks.

If fluid level is below MIN seek the

assistance of a workshop.

The vehicle battery is located in the

engine compartment.

There are connecting points for jump

starting 3 268.

Brake and clutch fluid 3 277.

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

Battery discharge protection 3 138.

Disconnecting the battery

If the vehicle's battery is to be

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

work), the alarm siren must be

deactivated as follows: Switch the

ignition on then off, then disconnect

the vehicle's battery within

unnecessary electrical consumers.

15 seconds.

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The warning message will disappear

after the engine has been started

twice without a voltage drop.

If the vehicle battery cannot be

recharged, have the cause of the fault

remedied by a workshop.

Replacing the vehicle battery

Notice

Any deviation from the instructions

given in this section may lead to

temporary deactivation or

disturbance of the stop-start system.

Charging the vehicle battery

9 Warning

On vehicles with stop-start

system, ensure that the charging

potential does not exceed 14.6 V

when using a battery charger.

Otherwise the vehicle battery may

be damaged.

Vehicle battery state of charge

function

The function guarantees longest

vehicle battery life via a generator

with controllable power output and

optimised power distribution.

To prevent discharge of the vehicle

battery when driving, the following

systems are reduced automatically in

two stages and finally switched off:

When the vehicle battery is being

replaced, please ensure that there

are no open ventilation holes in the

vicinity of the positive terminal. If a

ventilation hole is open in this area, it

must be closed off with a dummy cap,

and the ventilation in the vicinity of the

negative terminal must be opened.

Ensure that the battery is always

replaced by the same type of battery.

We recommend that you have the

vehicle battery replaced by a

workshop.

Jump starting 3 268.

Discharge protection

Battery voltage

When the vehicle battery voltage is

running low, a warning message will

appear in the Driver Information

Centre.

●

auxiliary heater

heated rear and front window

heated steering wheel

heated mirrors

heated seats

fan

1. Switch off any electrical

consumers which are not required

for a safe ride, e.g. seat heating,

heated rear window or other main

consumers.

Stop-start system 3 156.

In the second stage, a message

which confirms the activation of the

vehicle battery discharge protection

will be displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.

2. Charge the vehicle battery by

driving continuously for a while or

by using a charging device.

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Idle boost

Meaning of symbols:

Wiper blade replacement

Windscreen

If charging of the vehicle battery is

required due to battery condition, the

power output of the generator must

be increased. This will be achieved by

an idle boost which may be audible.

●

No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

●

Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre.

●

Keep the vehicle battery out of

reach of children.

Power outlet

The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

The power outlets are deactivated in

the event of low vehicle battery

voltage.

●

See the Owner's Manual for

Warning label

further information.

Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Lift the wiper arm until it stays in the

raised position. Lift retaining clip to

disengage the wiper blade and

remove.

Attach the wiper blade slightly angled

to the wiper arm and push until it

engages.

Diesel fuel system bleeding

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. Switch on

the ignition three times for

15 seconds at a time. Then crank the

engine for a maximum of

Lower wiper arm carefully.

40 seconds. Repeat this process after

no less than 5 seconds. If the engine

fails to start, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

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