Engine Compartment - Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Operator's Manual

628 Maintenance and care
often than prescribed due to actual operating
conditions and/or stresses.
Battery disconnection periods
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display can cal-
culate the service due date only when the battery
is connected.
Display and note down the service due date
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on the driver display before disconnecting the
battery ( page 627).
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Engine compartment

Active bonnet (pedestrian protection)
▌Operation of the active bonnet (pedestrian pro-
tection)
In certain accident situations, the actuation of the
active bonnet reduces the risk of injury to pedes-
trians. The rear area of the bonnet is raised by
approximately 80 mm.
After being triggered, the active bonnet remains in
the raised position. Limited visibility due to the
raised bonnet cannot be ruled out.
After the active bonnet has been actuated, pedes-
trian protection may be limited.
Have the full functionality of the active bonnet
restored immediately in a qualified specialist
workshop.
If necessary, adjust your seat position and drive
carefully to a qualified specialist workshop. If a
safe continued journey is not possible, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on the bonnet
Only the specialist personnel of a qualified spe-
cialist workshop should open the bonnet. Access
by the customer is not permitted.
To open the bonnet, consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driving
with the bonnet unlocked
The bonnet may open and block your view.
Never release the bonnet when driving.
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Before every trip, ensure that the engine
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bonnet is locked.
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
when opening and closing the bonnet
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end
position.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the
engine bonnet's range of movement.
Do not open or close the bonnet if there
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is a person in the bonnet's range of
movement.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to overheated
vehicle
If you open the bonnet in the event of an over-
heated vehicle or fire in the engine compart-
ment, the following situations may occur:
You may come into contact with hot gases.
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You may come into contact with other
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escaping hot operating fluids.