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Vehicle care

Engine oil

In this manual: Vehicle care
Introduction — 1In Brief — 17Keys, doors and windows — 27Seats, Safety Systems — 20Storage — 17Instruments and controls — 42Air conditioning — 11Driving and operation — 50Vehicle care — 45Service and maintenance — 3Technical data — 5Customer information — 3Exterior lights — 11Instrument panel light control — 1Reading lamps — 1Special lighting functions — 2
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Check the engine oil level manually at regular intervals to avoid engine damage.

Make sure the oil used meets the specified values. Recommended fluids and lubricants 253.

Only perform this check when the vehicle is level. The engine must have reached operating temperature and must have been switched off for at least 5 minutes.

Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert it into the tube until it stops at the handle, pull it out again and read the engine oil level.

Push the dipstick in until it stops at the handle and turn it half a turn.

Notice

It is the owner's responsibility to select oil of the correct quality and to keep it at the correct level in the engine.

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Depending on the engine, different dipsticks are used.

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When the engine oil level drops below the MIN mark, add engine oil.

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We recommend using the same grade of engine oil as used at the last oil change.

The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick.

We recommend using the same grade of engine oil as used at the last oil change.

The engine oil level must not exceed the MAX mark on the dipstick.

Notice

Excess engine oil must be drained or suctioned out.

Capacities 282, engine oil quality/viscosity 253.

Reinstall the cap straight and tighten it.

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