Mercedes-Benz EQA 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
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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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DANGER Risk of fatal injuries when carry-
ing out maintenance work during the
charging process
During the charging process, the high-voltage
on-board electrical system is under high volt-
age.
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Do not perform any maintenance work
during the charging process.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to driving
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.
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WARNING Risk of burns when opening the
bonnet
If you open the bonnet in the event of an over-
heated engine or fire in the engine compart-
ment, the following situations may occur:
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You may come into contact with hot gases.
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You may come into contact with other
escaping hot 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.
346 Maintenance and care