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— Let the bonnet drop into the catch from
a height of about 20 cm (8 in) – do not
press it down!
If the bonnet has not closed properly, open it
once more and then close it again.
The bonnet is flush with the body parts
around it when it is closed properly →
WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it can
open suddenly while you are driving and
completely obscure your view of the road.
This can lead to accidents and serious inju-
ries.
·
After closing bonnet, always check that
the catch is properly engaged in the lock
carrier.
·
If you notice that the bonnet is not
closed properly while the vehicle is in
motion, switch on the hazard warning
lights, brake carefully, stop the vehicle
as soon as possible and close the bon-
net.
·
Open or close the bonnet only when no-
one is in its movement path.
NOTICE
·
The bonnet should only be opened when
the wiper arms are flush to the windscreen
and when they are switched off in order to
avoid damage to the bonnet and the wiper
arms.
Display
.
Fig. 177
On the instrument cluster display: the
bonnet is open or not closed properly (illustra-
tion).
A symbol on the instrument cluster display
indicates if the bonnet is open or is not
closed properly →
Do not drive on! If necessary, lift the bon-
net and then close it again.
This symbol is also visible when the ignition
is switched off and will go out a few seconds
after the vehicle has been locked when all
doors are closed.
WARNING
Failure to observe warnings can cause your
vehicle to break down in traffic, which can
lead to accidents and serious injuries.
·
Never ignore any warnings.
·
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and
when safe to do so.
The symbol can differ depending on
the version of the instrument cluster.
Service fluids and con-
sumables
All service fluids and consumables, e.g. cool-
ant and batteries, are being constantly devel-
Service fluids and consumables
Fig.
177.
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