Engine Compartment - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual

fied based on the actual operating conditions
and/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
regular city driving with frequent intermedi‐
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ate stops
mainly short-distance driving
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frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
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on poor road surfaces
when the engine is often left idling for long
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periods
operation in particularly dusty conditions
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and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, have the
interior air filter, engine air cleaner, engine oil
and oil filter etc. changed more frequently. The
tyres must be checked more frequently if the
vehicle is operated under increased loads. Fur‐
ther information can be obtained at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Battery disconnection periods
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
can only calculate the service due date when
the battery is connected.
Note down the service due date displayed on
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the instrument display before disconnecting
the battery ( page 356).
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Engine compartment

Opening and closing the bonnet
& WARNING Risk of accident due to driv‐
ing 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
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engine bonnet is locked.
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& 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 bon‐
net's range of movement.
Open or close the bonnet only when
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there is nobody in the bonnet's range of
movement.
& WARNING Danger of burns when open‐
ing the bonnet
If you open the engine bonnet when the
engine has overheated or during a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other escaping
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 engine bonnet
closed and call the fire service.