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this reason, it is essential to comply with the warning instructions stated
below and with the general applicable rules of safety. The engine compart-
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Pulling on the locking lever ⇒ page 224, fig. 208 will unlock the
bonnet fully.
ment of your car is a hazardous area ⇒
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Grip with the hand under the radiator grille and lift up the bonnet.
Take the bonnet support out of its holder and set it in the opening
designed for it ⇒ page 224, fig. 209.
WARNING
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Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
Closing the bonnet
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Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the
bonnet support into the holder designed to hold it.
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Switch off the engine and pull out the ignition key.
Apply the handbrake firmly.
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Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 20 cm into the lock -
bonnet do not press down on it!
If your vehicle is fitted with a manual gearbox, move the gearshift lever
into Neutral, or if it is fitted with automatic gearbox, move the selector lever
into position P.
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Allow the engine to cool down.
WARNING
Keep children clear of the engine compartment.
Never spill oil and other fluids over the hot engine. Such fluids (e.g. the
antifreeze contained in the coolant) may ignite!
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Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of
the engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam
or coolant has stopped escaping.
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Avoid short circuits in the electrical system - particularly on the battery.
Never place your hand into the radiator fan as long as the engine is still
warm. The fan might suddenly start running!
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For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when
driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged prop-
erly after closing the bonnet.
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Never open the cap of the coolant expansion bottle as long as the engine
is still warm. The cooling system is pressurized!
Cover over the cap of the coolant expansion reservoir with a large cloth
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Stop your vehicle immediately while driving if you notice that the lock is
not properly engaged and close the bonnet properly - risk of an accident!
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when opening it as protection for your face, hands and arms from hot steam
or hot coolant.
Caution
Never open the bonnet using the locking lever - danger of causing damage.
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Do not let objects, such as e.g cleaning cloth or tools lie in the engine
compartment.
If you wish to work under the vehicle, you must secure the vehicle from
Working in the engine compartment
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rolling away and support it with suitable supporting blocks; the lifting jack*
is not sufficient for this - risk of injury!
Particular care is required when carrying out any work in the engine
compartment!
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In cases where it be necessary to carry out inspection work when the
engine is running there is an additional risk from rotating parts (e.g. the V-
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and fire when working in the
engine compartment, e.g. inspecting and replenishing oil and other fluids. For
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