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Important parts of the engine compartment
1 Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page 115
2 Washer fluid reservoir for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page 48
3 Jump-starting connection, refer to
page 126
4 Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
5 Reservoir for brake fluid, under the cover of
the microfilter
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at
operating temperature, e.g. after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
You can have the oil level reading displayed in
the instrument cluster.
1. Lightly push button 1 in the turn indicator
stalk up or down repeatedly until the appro-
priate symbol is shown in the display,
accompanied by the word "OIL".
2. Press button 2 in the turn indicator stalk.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played.
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