Engine compartment
Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to help keep the headlights and windshield clean. Washer fluid containing anti-freeze should be used in very cold weather (below-freezing temperatures).
Brake fluid specifications
The medium in the hydraulic brake system is called brake fluid and is used to transfer braking force from e.g. pressure on the brake pedal via a master brake cylinder to one or more slave cylinders, which in turn act on a mechanical brake.
Opening and closing the hood
To open the hood, pull the lever in the passenger compartment and then turn the handle under the hood.
Engine compartment overview
This overview shows some service-related components.
Coolant
The coolant helps ensure that excess heat is distributed in the circuit, for example to heat the high-voltage battery or the passenger compartment.
Refilling coolant
Coolant helps keep the combustion engine at the right operating temperature. The heat transferred from the engine to the coolant can be used to warm the passenger compartment.
Engine oil
For the recommended service intervals and warranties to be applied, an approved engine oil must be used.
Checking and filling engine oil
The oil level is detected using an electronic oil level sensor and should be checked regularly.
Engine oil specifications
Engine oil of type VCC RBS0-2AE 0W-20 must be used. Lower oil grades may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance or engine protection.
Fuses in the engine compartment
The fuses in the engine compartment help protect electrical components such as engine and brake functions.