Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 149 Bonnet
Read and observe
and
Open flap
›
Open the front door.
›
Pull the release lever underneath the dash panel in the direction of the ar-
row
» Fig.
149.
1
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers
are correctly in place against the windscreen, otherwise the paintwork on the
flap could be damaged.
›
Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
locked.
›
Grasp the bonnet catch and lift in the direction of arrow
›
Remove the lid prop in the direction of arrow
›
Secure the open flap inserting the end of the post into the opening in the di-
rection of arrow
.
5
Close the flap
›
Lift the bonnet.
›
Decouple the bonnet support and press into the holder designed to hold it.
›
Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in.
on page 173 first.
and the bonnet is un-
2
.
3
from the holder.
4
WARNING
Check that the bonnet is closed properly.
■
If you notice that the lock is not properly engaged while driving, stop the
■
vehicle immediately and close the bonnet – risk of accident!
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
■
there is danger of injury!
CAUTION
Never open the bonnet by the locking lever
Engine compartment overview
Fig. 150 Principle sketch: Engine compartment
Read and observe
and
Arrangement in the engine compartment
Coolant expansion reservoir
1
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
2
Engine oil dipstick
3
Engine oil filler opening
4
Brake fluid reservoir
5
Battery (below a cover)
6
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical.
» Fig.
149.
on page 173 first.
» Fig. 150
Inspecting and replenishing
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