Open the bonnet and close
Fig. 322 Opening the bonnet
Read and observe
and
Open flap
›
Make sure that the windscreen wiper arms are not folded away from the
windscreen - there is a risk of damage to the bonnet.
›
Open the driver's door and pull the unlocking lever below the dashboard in
the direction of arrow
» Fig.
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›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
locked.
›
Hold the bonnet and lift up until it is held open by the pressurised gas spring.
Close the bonnet lid
›
Pull the bonnet lid down far enough to overcome the force of the pressur-
ised gas spring.
›
From around 20 cm, lightly push the bonnet lid closed until it securely engag-
es.
If the bonnet lid is not properly closed, the display of the instrument cluster
will show this.
WARNING
Never drive if the bonnet is open - could cause an accident!
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Make sure that when closing the engine compartment lid, no body parts
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are crushed - there is danger of injury!
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and the bonnet is un-
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Engine compartment overview
Fig. 323 Arrangement example in the engine compartment
Read and observe
and
Coolant expansion reservoir
A
Engine oil dipstick
B
Engine oil filler opening
C
Brake fluid reservoir
D
Vehicle battery
E
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
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