operated under arduous operating conditions or
increased loads.
Arduous operating conditions include:
R
frequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road surfaces
R
operation in particularly dusty conditions
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently
used
In these or similar operating conditions, have the
interior air filter changed more frequently.
If the vehicle is subjected to increased loads, the
tyres must be checked more frequently. You can
obtain further information at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Non-operational times with the battery disconnec-
ted
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display can cal-
culate the service due date only when the battery
is connected.
#
Display and note down the service due date on
the instrument cluster before disconnecting
the battery (
/
page 215).
Engine compartment
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 burns from hot compo-
nents in the engine compartment
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment can be very hot, e.g. the drive system
and the cooler.
#
Allow the drive system to cool down and
touch only the components described
below.
*
NOTE Damage to bonnet or windscreen
wipers when opening the bonnet
If the windscreen wipers have been folded
back from the windscreen when the bonnet is
opened, the windscreen wipers or the bonnet
may be damaged.
#
Ensure that the windscreen wipers have
not been folded back from the wind-
screen.
Opening the bonnet
#
Pull the handle
1
to release the bonnet.
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