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The bonnet is held in the opened position by a pressurized gas spring.
WARNING
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Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is
flowing out of the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long
enough until the steam or coolant has stopped escaping.
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For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed
when driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact
engaged properly after closing the bonnet.
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Stop your vehicle immediately while driving if you notice that
the lock is not properly engaged and close the bonnet properly -
risk of an accident!
Caution
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Never open the bonnet using the handle - danger of causing damage.
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Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen
wipers are correctly in place against the windscreen. Otherwise, there is
a risk of damage to the paintwork.
Working in the engine compartment
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in
the engine compartment!
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working
in the engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and
other fluids. For this reason, it is essential to comply with the
warning instructions stated below and with the general applicable
rules of safety. The engine compartment of your car is a hazardous
area ⇒
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Using the system
Safety
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shift lever into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox,
move the selector lever into position P.
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(e.g. the antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!
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battery.
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engine is still warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
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the engine is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
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large cloth when opening it as protection for your face, hands and
arms from hot steam or hot coolant.
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when the engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating
parts (e.g. the V-ribbed belt, alternator, radiator fan) and from the
high-voltage ignition system.
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when carrying out any essential work on the fuel system or on the
electrical system:
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Inspecting and Replenishing
WARNING
Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
Apply the handbrake firmly.
If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gear-
Allow the engine to cool down.
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids
Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the
Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the
Never open the cap of the coolant expansion bottle as long as
Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a
In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work
Please also comply with the warning instructions stated below
− Always separate the car battery from the electrical system.
− Do not smoke.
− Never carry out any work close to naked flames.
Breakdown assistance
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Technical Data
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