Driving and parkingSafety notes .............................. 78
Driving safety systems .................... 46
ABS ........................................ 46
ESP ®
....................................... 47
Hydraulic brake assistant ...........48
E
Electrical system Improper work on or
modifications ........................... 15
Power outlet ............................ 115
Electronic immobilizer .................. 48
Display message ....................... 161
Electronic Power Steering
see EPS
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
Emergency, in case of
Hazard warning flasher ..........48, 68
Roadside Assistance ..................14
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) .......................................... 86
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control .......................... 152
Information label ..................... 213
System warranties ......................13
Engine
Break-in recommendations .........118
Compartment ........................... 119
Compartment cover .................... 119
Electronics ............................. 212
Malfunction indicator lamp ........173
Number .................................. 215
Starting .................................. 78
Turning off .............................. 81
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ................................... 121
Additives ............................... 221
Checking level ......................... 120
Consumption ........................... 120
Oil dipstick ............................ 121
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Warning lamp .......................... 169
ESP®
(Electronic Stability Program) ... 47
Warning lamp .......................... 169
ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ... 33
Safety guidelines ......................35
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 64
Exterior lighting Overview ................................ 181
Exterior rear view mirrors .............. 61
Exterior view of vehicle .................. 20
F
First-aid kit ............................... 160
Flat tire ..................................... 188
Fluids Capacities ............................. 220
Engine coolant ........................ 220
Engine oil .............................. 220
Fog lamps ................................ 68, 181
Front air bags see Air bags
Front compartment ........................ 122
Front lamps Overview ................................ 181
Fuel ........................................... 148
Additives ............................... 222
Capacity, fuel tank ...................220
Fuel filler flap and cap .............118
Fuel level display .....................90
Premium unleaded
gasoline ..................... 119, 220, 221
Refueling ............................... 118
Requirements .......................... 222
Fuel cap
Indicator lamp ......................... 172
Fuel filler flap ............................. 118
Fuel level display .......................... 90
Fuel tank Capacity ................................ 220
Fuel filler flap and cap .............118
Refueling ............................... 118
Fuse chart ................................... 207
Fuses ......................................... 204
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When checking the engine oil level
Rthe vehicle must be parked on level
ground
Rthe vehicle must have been stationary for
at least five minutes with the engine
turned off
XTurn off the engine.XEngage the parking brake.XOpen the tailgate.XOpen the engine compartment cover
(Y page 119).
The oil dipstick is located in the engine
compartment on the passenger side.
XPull out oil dipstick \000F.XWipe oil dipstick \000F clean with a clean
cloth.
XFully insert oil dipstick \000F into the
dipstick guide tube.
XPull out oil dipstick \000F again after
approximately one minute to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is
between lower mark \000
