Opening and closing the bonnet
WARNING Risk of accident due to driving with the engine bonnet unlocked
An unlocked engine bonnet may open up when the vehicle is in motion and block your view.
Never unlock the engine bonnet when driving.
Before every trip, ensure that the engine bonnet is locked.
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
Certain components in the engine compartment may continue to move or suddenly move again even after the ignition has been switched off, e.g. the cooler fan.
Make sure of the following before performing tasks in the engine compartment:
Never touch the danger zone surrounding moving component parts, 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 component parts under voltage
The ignition system and the fuel injection system work under high voltage. If you touch component parts which are under 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.
Live components of the fuel injection system include the injectors, for example.
Live components of the ignition system include the following:
ignition coils
spark plug connectors
diagnostic socket
WARNING Risk of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment
Certain components in the engine compartment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
Allow the engine to cool down and only touch component parts described in the following.
If you have to carry out any work in the engine compartment, touch only the following components:
bonnet
engine oil filler opening cap
washer fluid reservoir cap
coolant expansion reservoir cap
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.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and on a level surface if possible.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
WARNING Risk of injury when the bonnet is opened
When you open the bonnet, it may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the engine bonnet's range of movement.
Before releasing the bonnet, ensure that the support is firmly seated in the holder.
Open the bonnet only when there is no-one in the bonnet's range of movement.
To open:
pull the handle
to release the bonnet.
Reach into the gap and push the bonnet catch handle upwards.
Open the bonnet and hold it up.
Take the support
from the bracket on the bonnet and pull it downwards.
Insert the support into the bracket below
.
WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable material in the engine compartment or the exhaust system
Cloths or other flammable materials left in the engine compartment by mistake could ignite upon coming into contact with hot sections of the engine or exhaust system.
Ensure that there are no flammable external materials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system after maintenance work has been conducted.
WARNING Risk of accident and injury when opening and closing the engine bonnet
When opening or closing the engine bonnet, it may suddenly drop into the end position.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the engine bonnet's range of movement.
Only open or close the engine bonnet when there are no persons in the engine bonnet's range of movement.
NOTE Damage to the bonnet
Pushing the bonnet closed with your hands could damage it.
To close the bonnet, let it drop from the specified height.
To close:
lift the bonnet slightly.
Move the support
to the bracket on the bonnet and apply light pressure to engage it.
Lower the bonnet and let it drop from a height of approximately 15 cm.
If it is still possible to lift the bonnet a little, open the bonnet again and let it drop from a height of approximately 20 cm until it engages correctly.
