Under the hood
MOBILITY
Warning
NOTICE
Improperly executed work under the hood
can damage components and lead to a
safety hazard. There is a risk of accident, in-
jury, or property damage. The vehicle manu-
facturer recommends having work under the
hood performed by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
When the hood is closed, it must engage on
both sides. Pressing again can damage the
hood. There is a risk of damage to property.
Open the hood again and then close it ener-
getically. Avoid pressing again.
Opening hood
Warning
There are protruding parts, for instance lock-
ing hooks, on the inside of the hood. There
is a risk of injury. If the hood is open, pay
attention to protruding parts and keep clear
of these areas.
The unlock lever for the hood is located in the
driver’s footwell.
Warning
There are moving components under the
hood. Certain components under the hood
can also move with the vehicle switched off,
for instance the radiator fan. There is a risk of
injury. Do not reach into the area of moving
parts. Keep articles of clothing and hair away
from moving parts.
1. Pull the lever, arrow 1.
Hood is unlocked.
An acoustic signal and a notice in the in-
strument cluster indicate that the hood is
open.
NOTICE
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the
hood is opened. There is a risk of damage to
property. Make sure that the wipers with the
wiper blades mounted are folded down onto
the windshield before opening the hood.
2. Release the lever and pull it again, arrow 2.
Hood can be opened.
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
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