MOBILITY
Engine compartment
Hood
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when opening
and closing the hood. There is a risk of in-
jury. Make sure that the area of movement
of hood is clear while opening and closing.
Safety information
Warning
Improperly executed work in the engine
compartment can damage components and
lead to a safety hazard. There is a risk
of accident, injury, or property damage.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends
having work in the engine compartment
performed by an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or re-
pair shop.
NOTICE
Folded-out wipers can be jammed when
the hood is opened. There is a risk of dam-
age to property. Make sure that the wipers
with the wiper blades mounted are folded
down onto the windshield before opening
the hood.
Warning
NOTICE
The engine compartment accommodates
moving components. Certain components
in the engine compartment 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.
When the hood is closed, it must engage
on both sides. Pressing again can dam-
age the hood. There is a risk of damage
to property. Open the hood again and
then close it energetically. Avoid pressing
again.
Opening hood
1. In the footwell, pull the lever to open the
hood, arrow 1.
Warning
There are protruding parts, for instance
locking 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.
Hood is unlocked.
Warning
An incorrectly locked hood can open while
driving and restrict visibility. There is a
risk of accident, injury, or property dam-
age. Stop immediately and correctly close
the hood.
2. Release the lever and pull it again, ar-
row 2.
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