Never carry out any work on the engine or in the engine compartment if you are not familiar with the requisite procedures and general safety requirements, or if you only have access to incorrect operating equipment, service fluids, and unsuitable tools . The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Please ensure that the following are checked regularly, preferably every time you fill the tank:

Windscreen washer fluid level Windscreen wiper and washer Windscreen wipers Windscreen washer

Engine oil level Engine oil Engine oil Engine compartment Engine oil_5 Oil see Engine oil_5

Engine coolant level Coolant Coolant Engine compartment Coolant_4 Engine coolant see Coolant_4

Brake fluid level Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking

Tyre pressure Wheels and tyres Wheels and tyres Tyres see Wheels and tyres_0
Information on changing bulbs .
Checks when filling the tank
FuelLocking and unlocking the driver door manually
Fig. 209 Door handle on the driver door:
covered lock cylinder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIf locked manually, all doors are locked. If unlocked
manually, only the driver door is unlocked. Observe information on the anti-theft
alarm .
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Leaks at shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are often replaced because of externally
visible leakage. Inspections on the test rig and in the vehicle
have shown that in the majority of cases this replacement is not
justified.
Slight loss of fluid (“sweating”) at ...
Notes to repairs on refrigerant circuit
WARNING
When working on the refrigerant circuit, observe
generally applicable safety rules and the Regulations
for Pressure Tanks.
Caution
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