Inspecting and replenishing
224
−Always separate the car batter
y from the electrical system.
− Do not smoke. − Never carry out any work close to naked flames. − Always keep a working fire
extinguisher at hand.
Caution
When replenishing fluids in the engine, always ensure that the fluids are on no account mixed up. This may result in ma
jor operating problems and also vehicle
damage!Overview of the engine compartment The main inspection pointsFig. 202 Diesel engine 1.9 litre/77 kW
Coolant expansion bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil filler opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery (below a cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note
The location of the inspection points in
the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.Engine oilCheck engine oil level The dipstick indicates the level of oil in the engine.Checking the oil level – Ensure that the vehicle is positioned on a level surface. – Switch the engine off. – Open the bonnet
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WARNING (continued)
A1
227
A2
234
A3
225
A4
224
A5
228
A6
229
Fig. 203 Dipstick
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Fuses and light bulbs
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Fuse cover in engine compartment The fuse box in the engine comp
artment exists in two different
versions. You can determine which version your vehicle is fitted with after removing the fuse cover at the location of the fuses.On some vehicles, the battery cover
must be removed before removing
the fuse cover
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Removing fuse cover – Move the circlips
⇒
fig. 229
as far as the stop, the symbol
appears behind the circlip and remove the cover.
Installing fuse cover – Position the fuse cover on the fuse box and push the circlips as far
as the stop - the symbol
is visible behind the circlip.
Caution
•
When unlocking and locking the fuse cover,
it must be pressed on the sides to
the box, otherwise damage can
occur to the locking mechanism.
•
Carefully position the fuse cover in th
e engine compartment. If the cover was
not correctly positioned, water can get into
the fuses and this results in a damage
to the vehicle!
Fuse assignment in engine compartment - version 1Certain electrical components are only standard on certain vehicle model versions or only suppliable as optional
equipment for certain models.
Fig. 229 Fuse cover in engine compartment
AA
AA
No.
Power consumer
Amperes
F1
Front right main headlight, right rear light unit
30
F2
Valves for ABS
20
F3
Not assigned
F4
Not assigned
F5
Horn
15
F6
Not assigned
F7
Not assigned
F8
Not assigned
F9
Valves
10
F10
Not assigned
F11
Lambda probe
10
Fig. 230 Schematic repre-sentation of fuse box in engine compartment - version 1
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