Active Bonnet (Pedestrian Protec Tion) - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Owner's Manual

Engine compartment
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If you need to access the engine compart-
ment:
switch off the ignition
R
never enter the danger area of moving com-
R
ponents, e.g. the rotation area of the fan
keep items of clothing away from moving
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parts
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WARNING
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem operate with a high voltage. If you touch
the live components, you could receive an
electric shock. There is a danger of injury.
Never touch components of the ignition sys-
tem or the fuel injection system when the
ignition is switched on.
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection)
Operating principle
! Do not try to press down the raised bon-
net at the back. Otherwise, the bonnet
could be damaged.
i The active bonnet is only available in cer-
tain countries. It is available for all models,
except for AMG vehicles.
The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury
to pedestrians in certain accident situations.
Raising the active bonnet increases the clear-
ance to hard components, such as the engine.
If active bonnet : has been triggered, it will
be raised at the back by about 50 mm.
Lids ; will then no longer rest on housings
=.
You can reset a triggered active bonnet your-
self.
Even if the active bonnet has been triggered,
you can still continue driving and have it reset
at a qualified specialist workshop. If you pull
the bonnet release lever, you must reset the
bonnet before driving on.
Resetting
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WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the following compo-
nents.
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Open the bonnet ( Y
X
With both hands, lift the bonnet up in the
centre A. The bonnet is open wide enough
when both lids of bonnet lifter ; no longer
move.
If you push the lids back, you will notice a
resistance.
X
Release bonnet :.
X
Check whether the lids of bonnet lifter ;
are resting on housings = (arrow).
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