Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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If the hood is not closed properly, it could fly up and block your
view while you are driving. This can lead to a crash and serious
personal injuries.
After closing the engine hood, check that the hood release
lever is properly latched into the hood latch. The engine hood
must be flush with the surrounding auto body parts.
If you ever notice that the hood latch is not properly secured
when the vehicle is moving, stop at once and close it.
Never let anyone get in the way of the hood when closing it.
WARNING
Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off and the
windshield wiper arms are resting on the windshield before
you open the hood. Otherwise, the windshield wipers and the
hood may be damaged.
Always put the windshield wiper arms down against the
windshield before driving the vehicle.
NOTICE