Mercedes-Benz CLS Owner's Manual page 297

294 Maintenance and care
With your hand flat, push down active bonnet
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1 in the area around the hinges on both
sides (arrows).
In doing so, the actuator is depressurised
and you may hear a hissing sound.
The engine bonnet must engage in position.
If the active bonnet can be raised slightly at
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the rear in the area of the hinges, repeat the
step until it engages correctly.
Opening and closing the bonnet
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driv‐
ing with the bonnet unlocked
The bonnet may open and block your view.
Never release the bonnet when driving.
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Before every trip, ensure that the
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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 bon‐
net's range of movement.
Open or close the bonnet only when
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there is nobody in the bonnet's range of
movement.
& WARNING Danger of burns when open‐
ing the bonnet
If you open the engine bonnet when the
engine 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
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engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine com‐
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partment, keep the engine 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 ignition is switched off.
Make sure of the following before performing
tasks in the engine compartment:
Switch the ignition off.
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Never reach into the danger zone sur‐
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rounding moving components, e.g. the
rotation area of the fan.
Remove jewellery and watches.
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Keep items of clothing and hair away
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from moving parts.
& WARNING Risk of injury from touching
components under voltage
The ignition system and the fuel injection
system work under high voltage. You could
receive an electric shock.