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Manually bonnet lowering
Pedestrian protection
system
9 Warning
9 Warning
Do not drive with the bonnet
raised.
Active bonnet
After the system has triggered, the
hinges of the bonnet are hot. Do
not touch.
Pedestrian protection system can
help to reduce the injury of
pedestrians in case of a front
collision.
9 Warning
After any frontal accident the front
bumper may appear to be intact,
however, the sensors may be
damaged. Consult a workshop to
verify proper functionality of the
sensors.
To manually lower the triggered
bonnet for driving to the next
workshop:
When the sensors in the front bumper
detect a certain impact within the
speed range of 15 mph to 31 mph, the
rear part of the bonnet will be lifted to
reduce pedestrians head injuries.
In addition the front bumper is
designed to reduce leg injuries of
pedestrians.
The active bonnet can be triggered
only once and remains in the raised
position. A message is displayed in
the Driver Information Centre.
Seek the assistance of a workshop as
soon as possible, thereby adapting
the driving style, to have the
actuators, hinges and bonnet
replaced.
1. Pull the bonnet release lever.
2. Push the safety catch to left
vehicle side.
3. Open the bonnet approx. 20 cm
and lower it slowly without
engaging.
4. Push down bonnet with both
hands at rear corners in small
steps alternating between right
and left side.
The system may not trigger under the
following conditions:
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The impact is out of sensor
range.
The sensors are damaged or
blocked by accessory parts.
The bonnet is blocked by snow or
ice.
9 Warning
The vehicle speed is not within
the range.
The object is too small.
Be sure to keep away from the
edge of the bonnet to prevent
injuries.
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