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Checking and refilling levels
Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the windscreen wipers are in
rest position.
– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the dash panel
⇒ page 190, fig. 124
bonnet will be released by a spring action ⇒
– Lift the bonnet using the release lever (arrow) and open the
bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay and secure it in fixture designed for this
in the bonnet.
Hot coolant can scald!
Fig. 124 Bonnet opening
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lever
Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment.
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Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant is emitted from the bonnet,
then carefully open the bonnet.
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When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒ page 188.
Closing the bonnet
– Slightly raise the bonnet
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its support.
Fig. 125 Bonnet support
rod
– At a height of about 30 cm let it fall so it is locked.
in the direction indicated (arrow). The
WARNING
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