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Engine compartment
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Engine compartment
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When us‐
ing these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
Overview
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Jump-starting, negative battery terminal
Vehicle identification number
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Oil filler neck
Coolant reservoir
Filler neck for washer fluid
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and die‐
sel engines is located on the opposite side of
the engine compartment.
Jump-starting, positive battery terminal
Engine compartment fuse box
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Engine compartment
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Hood
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when opening and
closing the hood. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the hood is
clear during opening and closing.
Safety information
WARNING
Improperly executed work in the engine com‐
partment can damage vehicle components and
impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of per‐
sonal and property damage. The manufacturer
of your vehicle recommends that, in the effort
to avoid such risks, work in the engine com‐
partment be performed by a dealer’s service
center or another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
NOTE
Folded-away wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property. Make sure that the wipers with the
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
Opening the hood
1. Pull lever, arrow 1.
Hood is unlocked.
WARNING
The engine compartment accommodates mov‐
ing components. Certain components in the
engine compartment can also move with the
vehicle switched off, for instance the radiator
fan. There is a risk of injury. Do not reach into
the area of moving parts. Keep articles of cloth‐
ing and hair away from moving parts.
WARNING
There are protruding parts, for instance locking
hook, on the inside of the hood. There is a risk
of injury. If the hood is open, pay attention to
protruding parts and keep clear of these areas.
2. After the lever is released, pull the lever again,
arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.
Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is unlocked, a Check Control
message is displayed.
WARNING
An incorrectly locked hood can open while driv‐
ing and restrict visibility. There is a risk of an ac‐
cident. Stop immediately and correctly close
the hood.
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Engine compartment
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Closing the hood
Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in‐
ches/40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must engage on both sides.
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