Operation Manual

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Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood.
X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off.
X
Pull release lever : on the hood.
The hood is released.
X
Reach into the gap between the hood and
the radiator trim and press hood catch
lever ; to the left.
X
Raise the hood.
X
Pull support strut ? out of bracket A.
X
Lift up support strut ? and insert it into
yellow retaining clip =.
Closing the hood
X
Raise the hood slightly and, at the same
time, remove support strut ? from yellow
retaining clip =.
X
Swing support strut ? down and press it
into bracket A until it engages.
X
Lower the hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
X
Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Do not press the hood
closed. Open the hood again and close it
with a little more force.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on your driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil per
600 miles (1,000 km). The oil consumption
may be higher than this when the vehicle is
new or if you frequently drive at high engine
speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
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park the vehicle on a level surface.
R
the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R
if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly, wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
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