R
when the engine is of ten le ftidling for long
periods
R operation in particula rly dusty conditions
and/or if air-reci rculation mode is frequent ly
used
In these or similar operating conditions, ha vethe
air filter, engine oil and oil filter, forex ample,
re placed more frequentl y.
If th eve hicle is subjected toinc reased loads, the
tyres mu stbe checked more frequentl y.Yo u can
obtain fur ther information at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop. No
n-operational times with the bat tery dis‐
connected The ASS
YST PLUS service inter val display can
calculate the service due date only when the bat‐
te ry is connecte d. #
Display and no tedown the service due date
on the instrument clus ter before disconnect‐
ing the battery (/ page 220). Engine compartment
Opening and closing
the bonnet &
WARNING Risk of accident due todriving
with the bonn etunlo cked
The bonn etmay open and block your vie w. #
Neverre lease the bonn etwhen driving. #
Before every trip, ensure that the engine
bonn etis loc ked. &
WARNING Risk of accident and inju ry
when opening and closing the bonn et
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end
position.
There is a risk of injury for an yone in the
engine bonn et's range of mo vement. #
Do not open or close the bonn etifth ere
is a person in the bonn et's range of
mo vement. &
WARNING Risk of injury fromtouching
components under voltage
The ignition sy stem and the fuel injection sys‐
te m wo rkunder high voltage. You could
re ceive an electric shoc k. #
Neverto uch components of the ignition
sy stem or the fuel injection sy stem
when the ignition is switched on. The
following are examples of live components:
R ignition coils
R spark plug connec tors
R injectors &
WARNING Risk of burn s from hot com‐
ponent parts in the engine compartment
Cer tain component pa rts in the engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
cooler and pa rts of theex haust sy stem. #
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch component parts desc ribed in the
fo llowing. *
NO
TEDama getobonn etor windscreen
wipers when opening the bonn et If
th e windscreen wipers ha vebeen folded
back from the windscreen when the bonn etis
opened, the windscreen wipers or the bonn et
may be dama ged. #
Ensure that the windscreen wipers ha ve
not been folded back from the wind‐
screen. Opening
the bonnet #
Pull handle 1torelease the bonn et. Maintenance and care
221
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and 0050 0050Solutions #
When opening the cap, wear pr otective glove s and saf ety
gl asses. #
Open the cap slowly torelease pressure. #
Stop immediately in accordance with the traf fic conditions and
switch off the engine. #
Monitor the coolant temp erature display 00AConthe instrument
clus ter. #
Wait until the engine has cooled down. #
Ensure that the air supply tothera diator is not obstructed. #
Avoiding high engine loads, drive on tothe nearest qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the coolant temp era‐
ture display remains below 120°C.
00AC *T
hefan mo tor is defective. #
Check the coolant temp erature display 00AConthe instrument
clus ter.
If th e coolant temp erature is below 120°C, you can continue driving
to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Av oid high engine loads, e.g. driving on hilly roads or stop-and-go
driving.
00BD
Top up coolant See Own-
er’s Manual *T
he coolant le vel is too lo w.
* NO
TEEngine damage due toinsuf ficient coolant #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient coolant. #
Top up with coolant, following the no tes on coolant
(/ page 225).
If yo u frequently need to top up the coolant: #
Have the engine cooling sy stem checked at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
009E
Replace air cleaner *T
he engine air filter is dirty and must be replaced. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
00B2
Check eng. oil lev. when
next refuelling *A
warning tone also sounds. The oil le vel in your vehicle has fallen to
th e minimum.
* NO
TEEngine damage caused bydriving with insuf ficient
engine oil #
Avoid long journe yswith insuf ficient engine oil. #
Che ckthe oil le vel when next refuelling, at the latest
(/ page 223). #
If necessar y,top up the engine oil (/ page 224). 294
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