Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E4
The red engine
oil temperature
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. The
engine oil tem-
perature is not
displayed. The engine control unit data transfer is malfunctioning.
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop. 00B5
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00B5
The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
flashes while the
engine is run-
ning. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visitaqualified specialist work-
shop. 196
Warning and indicator lampsint
he instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays
Hood release leve
rindriver's footwell
X Pull release lever 0043on the hood.
The hood is released.
! Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield .You
coul dotherwise damag ethe windshield
wipers or the hood. X
Reach into the gap ,pullh ood catch han-
dle 0044up and lift the hood.
Closing the hood X
Lower the hood and let it fal lfrom aheight
of approximatel y8inches (20 cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly ,itisnot
properl yengaged .Openita gain and close
it with alittle more force. Engine oil
General notes Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 l) of oil over a
distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil con- sumptio nmay be higher than this whe nthe
vehicle is new or if yo ufrequently drive at high
engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in adifferent location.
Whe nchecking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on aleve lsurface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximatel yfive minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine wa sonly
started briefly ,waita bout 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oill evel usin gthe oild ip-
stick G
WARNING
Certai ncomponents in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment pose sa
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool dow nand
touch only the components describe dinthe
following. Engine compartment
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