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 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 bonnet's range of movement.
Open or close the bonnet only when there is nobody in the bonnet's range of movement.
WARNING Danger of burns when opening the bonnet
If you open the bonnet when the drive system has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
Before opening the bonnet, allow the overheated components 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 may continue running or start up suddenly, even if the drive system is switched off.
Note the following before performing tasks in the engine compartment:
Switch off the drive system.
Never reach into 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 due to using the windscreen wipers when the bonnet is open
If the windscreen wipers start moving when the bonnet is open, you may be trapped by the wiper linkage.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and drive system before opening the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
To release the bonnet, pull on handle 
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Push handle of the bonnet catch upwards and lift the bonnet by approximately 40 cm.
of the bonnet catch upwards and lift the bonnet by approximately 40 cm. Closing the bonnet
Lower the bonnet to a height of around 20 cm and then allow it to fall, applying a little force as you let it go.
If the bonnet can still be lifted slightly, open the bonnet again and close it with a little more force until it engages correctly.