Vehicle care 231Move the safety catch sideways to theleft vehicle side and open the bonnet.Secure the bonnet support.If the bonnet is opened during anAutostop, the engine will be restartedautomatically for safety reasons.ClosingBefore closing the bonnet, press thesupport into the holder.Lower the bonnet and allow it to fallinto the latch from a low height(20-25 cm). Check that the bonnet isengaged.CautionDo not press the bonnet into thelatch, to avoid dents.Engine oilCheck the engine oil level manuallyon a regular basis to prevent damageto the engine. Ensure that the correctspecification of oil is used.Recommended fluids and lubricants3 290.The maximum engine oilconsumption is 0.6 l per 1000 km.Check with the vehicle on a levelsurface. The engine must be atoperating temperature and switchedoff for at least five minutes.Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean,insert it to the stop on the handle, pullout and read the engine oil level.CautionIt is the owner's responsibility tomaintain the proper level of anappropriate quality oil in theengine.Insert dipstick to the stop on thehandle and make half a turn.
