Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2022 Owner's Manual page 385

382 Maintenance and care
Opening and closing the bonnet
& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries when carry-
ing out maintenance work during the
charging process
During the charging process, the high-voltage
on-board electrical system is under high volt-
age.
Do not perform any maintenance work
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during the charging process.
& 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 burns when opening the
bonnet
If you open the bonnet in the event of an over-
heated engine 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.
Before opening the bonnet, allow the
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engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine com-
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partment, keep the bonnet closed and
call the fire service.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to moving
parts
Components in the engine compartment may
continue to run or start unexpectedly even
when the drive system is switched off.
Observe the following if you must open the
bonnet:
Switch off the vehicle.
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Never touch the danger zones surround-
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ing moving components, e.g. the rotation
area of the fan.
Remove jewellery and watches.
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Keep items of clothing and hair away
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from moving parts.
& WARNING Risk of injury from touching
components under voltage
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem operate at high voltage. You could receive
an electric shock.