Removing the oil filler cap

NOTE: DANGER. High-voltage system. The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see: 61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on handling hybrid cars
For additional information see: 61 25... NOTES on repair of high-voltage battery unit

Preliminary work

Remove right flap in luggage compartment TRIM PANEL .
De-energize the HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
CHECK that no voltage is applied.
Remove the acoustic COVER .
Uninstall the DME control unit COVER .

WARNING: Hot fluids.
Risk of scalding!

Conduct all work in the vehicle wearing appropriate personal protective equipment only.

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE. Engine damage caused by excessively filling the engine with motor oil. Filling an excessive quantity of motor oil may cause engine damage.

Observe the exact motor oil filling capacity.
Allow engine oil to drip off when draining.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Make sure the vehicle is operating temperature for engine oil service (engine oil temperature > 70°C).

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Open oil filler cap (1).

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