Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2020, Owner'S Manual

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With your hand flat, push down active bonnet
1 in the area around the hinges on both
sides (arrows).
In doing so, the actuator is depressurised
and you may hear a hissing sound.
The engine bonnet must engage in position.
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If the active bonnet can be raised slightly at
the rear in the area of the hinges, repeat the
step until it engages correctly.
Opening and closing the bonnet
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WARNING Risk of accident due to driv‐
ing with the bonnet unlocked
The bonnet may open and block your view.
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Never release the bonnet when driving.
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Before every trip, ensure that the
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
engine bonnet's range of movement.
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Do not open or close the bonnet if there
is a person in the bonnet's range of
movement.
& WARNING Risk of burns when opening
the bonnet
If you open the bonnet when the engine has
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment, the following situations
may occur:
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You could come into contact with hot
gases.
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You could come into contact with other
hot, escaping operating fluids.
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Before opening the bonnet, allow the
engine to cool down.
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In the event of a fire in the engine com‐
partment, keep the 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:
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Switch the ignition off.
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Never reach into the danger zone sur‐
rounding moving components, e.g. the
rotation area of the fan.
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Remove jewellery and watches.
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Keep items of clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
374 Maintenance and care
Internal use only