10 Maintenance and service
Measuring the oil level, 5-cyl. diesel
If the oil level needs to be checked then it
should be carried out in accordance with the
following sequence.
Related information
Engine oil - general (p. 353)
Coolant - level
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The coolant cools the internal combustion
engine to the correct operating temperature.
The heat that is transferred from the engine to
the coolant can be used to heat the passen-
ger compartment.
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1. Activate key position II; see Key positions
- functions at different levels (p. 84).
2. Rotate the thumbwheel on the left-hand
stalk switch to position Oil level.
Checking the level
The coolant level must lie between the MIN
and MAX marks on the expansion tank. If the
cooling system is not filled sufficiently, exces-
sively high temperatures could occur, causing
a risk of damage to the engine.
> You will then see information displayed
about the engine oil level.
For more information on menu naviga-
tion, see Menu navigation - combined
instrument panel (p. 117).
NOTE
Check the coolant level regularly when the
engine is cold.
Filling
The figures 1-4 represent filling level. Do not fill
more oil if filling level (3) or (4) is shown. Recom-
mended filling level is 4. Message and graphic in
the display. The left-hand display is shown in the
digital combined instrument panel and the right-
hand in the analogue.
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