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 engine bonnet's range of movement.
Do not open or close the bonnet if there is a person in the bonnet's range of movement.
WARNING Risk of injury due to drive system overheating
If you open the bonnet in the event of an overheated drive system or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur:
You may come into contact with hot gases.
You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating fluids.
In the event of overheating or a fire in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the fire service.
Allow the overheated drive system to cool down if the engine must be opened.
WARNING Risk of injury due to moving parts
Components in the engine compartment can continue to run or start unexpectedly even when the drive system is switched off.
Observe the following if the bonnet must be opened:
Switch off the drive system.
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 burns from hot components in the engine compartment
Certain components in the engine compartment may be very hot, e.g. drive system and cooler.
Allow the drive system to cool down and touch only the components described below.
WARNING Risk of injury from using the windscreen wipers when the bonnet is open
If the windscreen wipers start moving when the bonnet is open, you could be trapped by the wiper linkage.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the drive system first if you need to open the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
To release the bonnet, pull on handle 
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Push handle of the bonnet catch upwards and lift the bonnet until it opens automatically.
of the bonnet catch upwards and lift the bonnet until it opens automatically. 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.