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Vehicle care219
If the cooling system is cold, the
coolant level should be above the
filling line mark. Top-up if the level is low.
9 Warning
Allow the engine to cool before
opening the cap. Carefully open
the cap, relieving the pressure
slowly.
To top-up, use a 1:1 mixture of
approved coolant concentrate mixed
with clean tap water. If no coolant
concentrate is available, use clean
tap water. Install the cap tightly.
Engine B16DTH: After starting the
engine, set the heating to warmest
temperature and the fan speed to at
least first level for approx. five
minutes. This will ensure that the air
within the cooling system escapes.
Have the coolant concentration
checked and have the cause of the
coolant loss remedied by a workshop.
Power steering fluidCaution
Extremely small amounts of
contamination can cause steering
system damage and cause it to not work properly. Do not allow
contaminates to contact the fluid
side of the reservoir cap/dipstick or
from entering the reservoir.
Power steering fluid level normally
does not have to be checked. If an
unusual noise sounds during steering or the power steering reacts
unusually, seek the assistance of a workshop.
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Service and maintenance261Dexos is the newest engine oil quality
that provides optimum protection for
gasoline and diesel engines. If it is
unavailable, engine oils of other listed qualities have to be used.
Recommendations for gasoline
engines are also valid for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG),
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and
Ethanol (E85) fuelled engines.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 265.
Topping up engine oil
Engine oils of different manufacturers
and brands can be mixed as long as
they comply with the required engine
oil quality and viscosity.
Use of engine oil with only
ACEA A1/B1 or only A5/B5 quality is
prohibited, since it can cause long-
term engine damage under certain
operating conditions.
Select the appropriate engine oil
based on its quality and on the
minimum ambient temperature
3 265.Additional engine oil additives
The use of additional engine oil
additives could cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.
Engine oil viscosity grades
The SAE viscosity grade gives
information of the thickness of the oil.
Multigrade oil is indicated by two
figures, e.g. SAE 5W-30. The first
figure, followed by a W, indicates the
low temperature viscosity and the
second figure the high temperature
viscosity.
Select the appropriate viscosity grade depending on the minimum ambient
temperature 3 265.
All of the recommended viscosity grades are suitable for high ambient
temperatures.
Coolant and antifreeze
Use only organic acid type-long life
coolant (LLC) antifreeze approved for
the vehicle. Consult a workshop.
The system is factory filled with
coolant designed for excellent
corrosion protection and frost
protection down to approx. -28 °C. Innorthern countries with very low
temperatures the factory filled coolant
provides frost protection down to
approx. -37 °C. This concentration
should be maintained all year round.
The use of additional coolant
additives that intend to give additional corrosion protection or seal against
minor leaks can cause function
problems. Liability for consequences
resulting from the use of additional coolant additives will be rejected.
Brake and clutch fluid Over time, brake fluid absorbs
moisture which will reduce braking
effectiveness. The brake fluid should
therefore be replaced at the specified interval.
Washer fluid Use only washer fluid approved for
the vehicle to prevent damage of
wiper blades, paintwork, plastic and
rubber parts. Consult a workshop.
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287Child restraint systems ................60
Cigarette lighter .........................103
Climate control ............................. 16
Climate control systems .............142
Clock........................................... 101
Code ........................................... 123
Collision damage repair ..............281
Control indicators........................ 107
Control of the vehicle .................151
Controls ........................................ 97
Convex shape .............................. 29
Coolant and antifreeze ...............260
Cruise control ....................116, 173
Cupholders .................................. 66
Curtain airbag system .................. 58
Curve lighting.............................. 136
D Danger, Warnings and Cautions ...4
Daytime running lights ...............135
Declaration of conformity ............278
DEF ............................................ 159
Diesel exhaust fluid ....................159
Diesel fuel system bleeding .......222
Diesel particle filter .............115, 157
Door open .................................. 117
Door panel storage .......................68
Doors ............................................ 25
Driver assistance systems ..........173
Driver Information Centre ...........117Driving characteristics and
towing tips .............................. 209
Driving hints ................................ 151
E Electric adjustment ......................29
Electrical system......................... 230
Electric parking brake .........113, 166
Electric parking brake fault .........113
Electronic climate control system 144
Electronic driving programmes ..163
Electronic Stability Control.......... 170
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ..........114
Electronic Stability Control off..... 114
End-of-life vehicle recovery .......216
Engine compartment fuse box ...232
Engine coolant ........................... 218
Engine coolant temperature gauge ..................................... 106
Engine data ............................... 268
Engine exhaust .......................... 157
Engine identification ...................264
Engine oil ................... 217, 260, 265
Engine oil pressure ....................115
Entry lighting .............................. 140
Event data recorders ..................283
Exit lighting ................................ 140
Exterior care .............................. 255
Exterior light ............................... 116Exterior lighting ....................13, 132
Exterior mirrors ............................. 29
F
Fault ........................................... 164
First aid kit ................................... 92
Fixed air vents ........................... 149
Flex-Fix system ............................ 70
Fog light ..................................... 116
Fog lights ................................... 225
Folding mirrors ............................. 29
Folding tray .................................. 92
Following distance ......................114
Following distance indication ......185
Forward collision alert................. 182
Front airbag system .....................57
Front fog lights ........................... 137
Front seats.................................... 38
Front storage ................................ 68
Fuel............................................. 198
Fuel consumption - CO 2-
Emissions ............................... 208
Fuel for diesel engines ..............199
Fuel for liquid gas operation .......201
Fuel for natural gas operation ...200
Fuel for petrol engines ...............198
Fuel gauge ................................. 105
Fuel selector .............................. 105
funnel .......................................... 203
Fuses ......................................... 230