Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.
Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 223
In the footwell on the driver's side: release lever for the bonnet.
Fig. 224
Above the radiator grille: bonnet control lever.
Opening the bonnet
• Ensure that the wiper arms are positioned on the windscreen before opening the bonnet
⇒
.
• Open the driver door and pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow
⇒
Fig. 223
. The
bonnet is released from its lock by a spring mechanism
⇒
.
• Lift the bonnet at the opening lever
⇒
Fig. 224
(arrow) and open fully. The bonnet is held in the
open position by the gas strut.
Closing the bonnet
• To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome the gas strut pressure
⇒
.
• Let the bonnet drop into the catches from a height of about 30 cm –
do not
press it down!
If the bonnet has not closed properly, lift it and then close it again.
The bonnet sits flush with the body parts around it when it is closed properly. The bonnet is no
longer highlighted in the instrument cluster display
⇒
Display
or the display goes out.
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to severe injuries.
• Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety
procedures.
WARNING