194 Engine, exhaust system and fuel › Bonnet
Current trailer posi-
tion
Target trailer posi-
tion
Manoeuvring angular
dimension
A
B
C
Engine, exhaust system and fuel
Bonnet
Opening the bonnet
Before opening
Make sure the windscreen wiper arms are folded
down onto the windscreen.
Keep everyone away from the engine compart-
ment.
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Tilt the knob to the
right or left to set the
trailer's target position.
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Start reversing.
Opening
The setting can be corrected when reversing.
Pull the release lever
underneath the dash
panel.
Stop as soon as the trailer's target position is
reached.
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CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Do not reach between the steering wheel spokes
during the parking manoeuvre.
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Only operate the pedals and the shift / selector
lever.
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Straighten the trailer
Tilt the knob backwards.
Carefully reverse and drive forwards until the de-
sired position of the trailer combination is ach-
ieved.
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Release the lock.
Lift the bonnet so that
the gas pressure
springs hold it open.
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Switch off the system
Press the
button.
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Automatic system shut-off
If the following situations occur during the manoeu-
vring process, an automatic system shutdown and a
braking intervention take place.
Closing
▶ The
button is pressed.
Pull the flap down.
Close the flap with a slight push from a distance of
about 20 cm.
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The driver's door is opened.
The steering wheel is gripped.
The driving speed is too high.
The trailer veered too much.
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Check that the bonnet is closed.
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NOTICE
Do not press down on an unclosed bonnet.
Open and close the flap again.
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Engine oil
Checking the fill level and topping up
Test conditions
✓ The vehicle is on a horizontal surface
✓ The parked engine is warm
Checking the level
Wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back
into the oil sump.
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Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out
again.
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