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Putting back into operation

(electric vehicle)

When the vehicle is to be put back into

operation:

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Performing work

9 Danger

The ignition system uses

extremely high voltage. Do not

touch.

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Connect the clamp to the

negative terminal of the 12 V

vehicle battery. Initialise the

power windows 3 41.

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Check tyre pressure.

Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.

Check the coolant level.

Fit the number plate if necessary.

9 Danger

End-of-life vehicle recovery

Electric or hybrid versions:

Information on end-of-life vehicle

recovery centres and the recycling of

end-of-life vehicles is available on our

website, where legally required. Only

entrust this work to an authorised

recycling centre.

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

9 Warning

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the ignition is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the ignition is off.

voltage may cause shock, burns,

and even death. The high voltage

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components in the vehicle can

only be serviced by technicians

with special training.

Do not allow contaminants to

contact the fluids, reservoir caps,

or dipsticks.

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, cut, or modify high voltage

cable or wiring.

Bonnet

Opening

Open the driver's door.

Push the safety catch upwards and

open the bonnet.

9 Warning

Electric or hybrid versions:

Only perform engine compartment

checks when the vehicle is off.

The cooling fan may start

operating even if the vehicle is off.

Pull the release lever and return it to

its original position.

Caution

Electric or hybrid versions:

Even small amounts of

contamination to the liquids can

cause damage to vehicle systems.

Secure the bonnet support.

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Closing

Caution

Before closing the bonnet, press the

support into the holder.

Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the

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

Check that the bonnet is engaged.

It is the owner's responsibility to

maintain the proper level of an

appropriate quality oil in the

engine.

Caution

Do not press the bonnet into the

latch to avoid dents.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,

reinsert it fully, pull out and read the

engine oil level.

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

3 284.

Different dipsticks are used

depending on engine variant.

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.

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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 change.

Coolant and antifreeze 3 284.

9 Warning

Coolant level

Allow the engine to cool before

opening the cap. Carefully open

the cap, relieving the pressure

slowly.

Caution

Too low a coolant level can cause

engine damage.

The engine oil level must not exceed

the MAX mark on the dipstick.

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.

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.

Capacities 3 292.

Fit the cap on straight and tighten it.

Engine coolant

If the cooling system is cold, the

coolant level should be above the

MIN mark. Top up if the level is low.

The factory filled coolant provides

freeze protection down to approx.

-37 °C.

Caution

Only use approved antifreeze.

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Washer fluid

Brakes

In the event of minimum thickness of

the brake lining, a squealing noise

sounds during braking.

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.

The brake fluid level must be between

the DANGER and MAX marks.

If fluid level is below DANGER, seek

the assistance of 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.

Brake and clutch fluid 3 284.

Caution

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

Only washer fluid with a sufficient

antifreeze concentration provides

protection at low temperatures or

a sudden drop in temperature.

Washer fluid 3 284.

unnecessary electrical consumers.

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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.

The vehicle battery has to be

replaced by a workshop.

Discharge protection

Battery voltage

When the vehicle battery voltage is

running low, a warning message will

appear in the Driver Information

Centre.

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.

When the vehicle is being driven, the

load reduction function temporarily

deactivates certain functions, such as

the air conditioning, the heated rear

window, heated steering wheel, etc.

The deactivated functions are

reactivated automatically as soon as

conditions permit.

Stop-start system 3 161.

Charging the vehicle battery

Ensure the ignition is switched off

before connecting or disconnecting

the vehicle battery.

Idle boost

9 Warning

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.

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.

Battery discharge protection 3 142.

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.

A message appears in the Driver

Information Centre.

Power outlet

Jump starting 3 273.

The power outlets are deactivated in

the event of low vehicle battery

voltage.

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See the Owner's Manual for

further information.

Explosive gas may be present in

the vicinity of the vehicle battery.

Deactivating power saving mode

Power saving mode is deactivated

automatically when the engine is

restarted. Run the engine for a

sufficient charge:

Warning label

Heating functionalities

Notice

Individual heating functionalities,

such as heated seats or heated

steering wheel, may be temporarily

unavailable in the event of electrical

loading constraints. Functions will

be resumed after some minutes.

●

for less than 10 minutes to use

the consumers for approx.

5 minutes

●

for more than 10 minutes to use

the consumers for up to approx.

30 minutes

Diesel fuel system bleeding

Power saving mode

Meaning of symbols:

If the tank has been run dry, the diesel

fuel system must be bled. The

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No sparks, naked flames or

smoking.

This mode deactivates electrical

consumers to avoid excessive

discharging of the vehicle battery.

These consumers, such as the

Infotainment system, windscreen

wipers, low beam headlights,

courtesy light, etc. can be used for a

total maximum time of about

40 minutes after ignition is switched

off.

bleeding procedure differs between

the engine types 3 290. Fuel up with

at least five litres of diesel before

starting the bleeding procedure.

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Always shield eyes. Explosive

gases can cause blindness or

injury.

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Keep the vehicle battery out of

Engines DV5RUCd, DV5RUC

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. Wait 1 minute and switch off the

ignition.

reach of children.

The vehicle battery contains

sulphuric acid which could cause

blindness or serious burn

injuries.

3. Try to start the engine.

If the engine does not start after a

short time, repeat the procedure.

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