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Allow the engine to cool down and only
touch component parts described in the
following.
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NOTE Damage to hood or windshield
wipers when opening the hood
If the windshield wipers have been folded
back from the windshield when the hood is
opened, the windshield wipers or the hood
may be damaged.
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Ensure that the windshield wipers have
not been folded back from the wind‐
shield.
Opening the hood
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Pull handle
1
to release the hood.
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Reach into the gap and push lever
2
of the
hood catch to the left.
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Lift the hood and hold it in place.
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Pull support strut
4
out of holder
5
and
guide it upwards in the direction of the arrow.
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Lower the hood in such a way that support
strut
4
slides into recess
3
and the hood is
fixed in place.
Closing the hood
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WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials in the engine compartment or
on the exhaust system
Flammable materials may ignite.
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Ensure that there are no flammable
external materials in the engine com‐
partment or on the exhaust system
after maintenance work has been car‐
ried out.
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NOTE Damage to the hood due to press‐
ing it closed manually
Pushing the hood closed with your hands
could damage it.
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To close the hood, let it drop from the
specified height.
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Hold support strut
4
and raise the hood
slightly.
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Guide support strut
4
to holder
5
and
apply gentle pressure to engage it.
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Lower the hood and let it fall from a height of
approximately 12 in (30 cm), applying a little
force as you let it go.
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If the hood can be lifted slightly more, open
the hood once again and allow it to drop more
forcefully so that it engages correctly.
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