Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2020 Operating Instructions Manual page 160

Maintenance
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Opening the bonnet
Left-hand side of the vehicle
Right-hand side of the vehicle
X
Use the square spanner (vehicle tool kit) to
release unlocking mechanism : on the
right-hand and left-hand sides of the vehicle
in the direction of the arrow.
X
Tilt the bonnet forward as far as it will go.
The bonnet engages at the front in the lock-
ing mechanism.
Make sure that the bonnet is locked in the
open position before work is carried out in the
engine compartment.
Closing the bonnet
X
Raise the bonnet slightly and push up lock-
ing mechanism :.
! If the bonnet is allowed to drop shut from
a great height, the body fixture points or the
bonnet could be damaged.
X
Tilt back the bonnet and let it drop shut
from a height of approximately 30 cm.
The bonnet engages audibly.
G
WARNING
An unlocked bonnet may tip forwards during
heavy deceleration and may strike persons
or objects in the swinging range. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
Make sure that the bonnet is correctly
closed and locked before each journey.
Bonnet indicator lamp
X
Make sure that the indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out after the engine
has been started.
X
If the indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter does not go out, repeat the closing pro-
cedure.
Maintenance points under the bon-
net
G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the components
described in the following.
G
WARNING
If you open the bonnet while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a danger of injury.