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Inspecting and Replenishing
Inspecting and Replenishing
Engine compartment
Bonnet remote release
Bonnet remote release
Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the left-hand side
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The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force.
Opening and closing the bonnet.
Fig. 122 Radiator grille: Locking lever/securing the bonnet with the bonnet support
Opening the bonnet
⇒ f ig.
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Unlock the bonnet
121.
Fig. 121 Bonnet release lever
⇒ f ig.
121.
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Ensure that the arms of the windshield wipers are correctly in place against
the windshield before opening the bonnet, otherwise damage could occur to
the paintwork.
⇒ f ig. 122
Pull on the locking lever
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Grip the bonnet and lift it up.
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Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening designed
⇒ f ig. 122
for it
- right.
Closing the bonnet
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Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet sup-
port into the holder designed to hold it.
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Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 20 cm into the lock - bonnet
do not press down on it!
WARNING
● 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.
● For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when driv-
ing. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged properly af-
ter closing the bonnet.
● 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!
Working in the engine compartment
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the en-
gine compartment!
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the en-
gine 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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- left, the bonnet is then unlocked.
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