Checking and Filling
The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im- this, always check the hood after closing it
mediately and close the hood. to make sure it is latched correctly. The hood
is latched if the front corners cannot be lift-
ZA\ WARNING ay
— Never open the hood when there is steam or — If you notice that the hood is not latched
coolant escaping from the engine compart- while you are driving, stop immediately and
ment, because there is a risk that you could close it, because driving when the hood is
be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is not latched increases the risk of an accident.
escaping.
— For safety reasons, the hood must always be
latched securely while driving. Because of
Fig. 167 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening (example)
Observe the safety precautions > page 230. Coolant expansion tank (L) > page 237
a Brake fluid reservoir (OC) > page 238
Washer fluid reservoir (>) > page 242
Jump start points: (+) under the cover The coolant expansion tank and the engine oil
= page 241, Charging the 12 Volt vehicle filling opening may be located in different places
battery > page 280, Preparation within the engine compartment, depending on
Engine oil filler opening (%57) > page 234 the engine version.
() Sticker* for engine oil specifications
=> page 233
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