Opening and closing the bonnet
WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the bonnet unlocked
The bonnet may open and block your view.
Never release the bonnet when driving.
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonnet is locked.
WARNING Risk of burns when opening the bonnet
If you open the bonnet in the event of an overheated engine or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur:
Before opening the bonnet, allow the engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the fire service.
WARNING Risk of injury due to moving parts
Components in the engine compartment can continue to run or start unexpectedly even when the ignition is switched off.
Observe the following before performing tasks in the engine compartment:
Never touch the danger zone surrounding moving components, e.g. the rotation area of the fan.
Remove jewellery and watches.
Keep items of clothing and hair away from moving parts.
WARNING Risk of injury from touching components under voltage
The ignition system and the fuel injection system operate at high voltage. You could receive an electric shock.
Never touch ignition system or fuel injection system components when the vehicle is switched on.
Live components of the fuel injection system include the injectors, for example.
Live components of the ignition system include the following:
Ignition coils
Spark plug connectors
Diagnostic socket
WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
If you have to carry out any work in the engine compartment, touch only the following component parts:
Bonnet
Engine oil filler opening cap
Washer fluid reservoir cap
Coolant expansion reservoir cap
WARNING Risk of injury from using the windscreen wipers when the bonnet is open
If the windscreen wipers start moving when the bonnet is open, you could be trapped by the wiper linkage.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and vehicle before opening the engine bonnet.
Park the vehicle safely and on a surface that is as level as possible.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
WARNING Risk of injury when the bonnet is opened
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the bonnet's range of movement.
Before releasing the bonnet, ensure that the support is firmly seated in the holder.
Open the bonnet only when there is no-one in its range of movement.
To open:
pull handle
to release the bonnet.
Reach into the gap and push the bonnet catch handle upwards.
Open the bonnet and hold it up.
Take support
from the holder on the bonnet and pull it downwards.
Insert the support into bracket below
.
WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable materials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system
Flammable materials may ignite.
Ensure that there are no flammable external materials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system after maintenance work has been carried out.
WARNING Risk of accident and injury when opening and closing the bonnet
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the engine bonnet's range of movement.
Do not open or close the bonnet if there is a person in the bonnet's range of movement.
NOTE Damage to the bonnet
Pushing the bonnet closed with your hands could damage it.
To close the bonnet, let it drop from the specified height.
To close:
lift the bonnet slightly.
Move support
to the holder on the bonnet and apply light pressure to engage it.
Lower the bonnet and let it drop from a height of approximately 15 cm.
If it is still possible to lift the bonnet a little, open the bonnet again and let it drop from a height of approximately 20 cm until it engages correctly.
