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_5 Engine coolant see Coolant_5 .

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
FuelIgnition lock
Fig. 107 Positions of the vehicle key in
the ignition lock
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The steering lock can be activated when
there is no vehicle key in the ignition lock.
Vehicle key positions
Ignition switched off. The vehicle key ca ...
Diesel particulate filter
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe diesel particulate filter filters out soot particles
in the exhaust gas. The soot particles gather in the filter and are burnt under
high temperatures periodically (regeneration). Heat produced can
warm the engine.
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Overview of the driver side
Fig. 5 Overview of the driver side
(left-hand drive vehicles)
Fig. 6 Overview of the driver side
(right-hand drive vehicles)
Key for and :
Vent
,
Lever for:
Main beam headlights
Headlight flasher
Turn signal
Parking lig ...