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with the engine running
while starting the engine
when the ignition is switched on
The hood lock release lever is located in
the driver's footwell.
1 Release lever
Pull release lever 1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 pro-
trudes slightly from the radiator grille.
If not, lift the hood slightly.
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or
hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are
folded forward away from the windshield.
2 Handle for opening the hood
Press and hold handle 2.
The hood is unlocked.
Pull up on the hood in direction of ar-
row and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Engine compartment
Closing
Warning!
When closing the hood, use extreme caution
not to catch hands or fingers. Be careful that
you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do not continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage af-
ter an accident, for example. The hood could
otherwise come loose while the vehicle is in
motion and endanger you and others.
Let the hood drop from a height of
approximately 1 ft (30 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point
above the headlamps, then it is not
properly closed. Open it again and let it
drop with somewhat greater force.
Operation
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