Instruments and controls81Caution
If engine coolant temperature is
too high, stop vehicle, switch off
engine. Danger to engine. Check
coolant level.
Engine oil level monitor
The state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the Driver Information
Centre for a few seconds following
the service information after switching
on the ignition.
A proper state of engine oil level is
indicated by the message Oil level
correct .
If engine oil level is low, I flashes
and Oil level incorrect is indicated,
accompanied by the C indicator.
Confirm engine oil level by using the
dipstick and top up engine oil
respectively.
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A fault of measurement is indicated
by the message Oil level
measurement invalid . Check engine
oil level manually by using the
dipstick.
Service display
The service system informs when to
change the engine oil and filter or a
vehicle service is required. Based on
driving conditions, the interval at
which an engine oil and filter change
is required can vary considerably.
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A required service due is displayed in the Driver Information Centre for
7 seconds after switching on the
ignition.
If no service is required for the next
1800 miles or more no service
information appears in the display.
If service is required within the next
1800 miles, the remaining distance or
time duration is indicated for several
seconds. Simultaneously C
illuminates permanently as reminder.
If service is required in less than
600 miles, C flashes and then
illuminates permanently. Remaining
distance or time duration is indicated
for several seconds.
Overdued service is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre which indicates the overdueddistance. C flashes and then
illuminates permanently until service
is executed.
Reset of service interval
After each service, the service
indicator must be reset to ensure
proper functionality. It is
recommended to seek the assistance
of a workshop.
Operate as following: ● switch off ignition
● press and hold button M or
CHECK
● switch on ignition, the distance indication begins a countdown
● when the display indicates =0,
release the button
The C disappears.
Retrieving service information
To retrieve the status of the service
information at any time press left
button underneath the Driver
Information Centre.
Vehicle care177Engine oil
Check the engine oil level manually
on a regular basis to prevent damage
to the engine. Ensure that the correct specification of engine oil is used.
Recommended fluids and lubricants
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The maximum engine oil
consumption is 0.6 l per 600 miles.
Check with the vehicle on a level
surface. The engine must be at
operating temperature and switched
off for at least 5 minutes.Caution
It is the owner's responsibility to
maintain the proper level of an
appropriate quality engine oil in
the engine.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, pull out and read the
engine oil level.
Different dipsticks are used
depending on engine variant.
When the engine oil level has
dropped to the MIN mark, top up the
engine oil. We recommend the use of the same grade of engine oil that was
used at last change.
The engine oil level must not exceed
the MAX mark on the dipstick.
