Mercedes-Benz

Opening and closing the bonnet

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.

Before every trip, ensure that the engine 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 bonnet's range of movement.

Open or close the bonnet only when there is nobody in the bonnet's range of movement.

WARNING Danger of burns when opening 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 engine to cool down.

In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the engine bonnet closed and call the fire service.

WARNING Risk of injury due to moving parts

Components in the engine compartment may continue running or start up suddenly, even if the ignition is switched off.

Make sure of the following before performing tasks in the engine compartment:

Switch the ignition off.

Never reach into the danger zone surrounding moving components, e.g. the rotation area of the fan.

Remove jewellery and watches.

Keep items of clothing and hair away from moving parts.

WARNING Risk of injury from touching components under voltage

The ignition system and the fuel injection system work under high voltage. You could receive an electric shock.

Never touch components of the ignition system or the fuel injection system when the ignition is switched on.

WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment

Certain component parts in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the cooler and parts of the exhaust system.

Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.

WARNING Risk of injury from using the windscreen wipers while the engine bonnet is open

When the engine bonnet is open, and the windscreen wipers are set in motion, you can be trapped by the wiper linkage.

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and ignition before opening the engine bonnet.

Opening the bonnet

To release the bonnet, pull on handle

Push handle

of the bonnet catch upwards and lift the bonnet by approximately 40 cm.

Closing the bonnet

Lower the bonnet to a height of around 20 cm and then allow it to fall, applying a little force as you let it go.

If the bonnet can still be lifted slightly, open the bonnet again and close it with a little more force until it engages correctly.