Fig. 4 On the bonnet: mount for the bonnet stay.
Opening the bonnet
—Please ensure that the wiper arms are positioned on the windscreen before opening the bonnet→
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—Open the front left door and pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 1. The bonnet is released
from the lock carrier catch by spring force → Opening and closing the bonnet.
—Lift the bonnet slightly and at the same time press the opening lever in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 2 to open
the bonnet fully.
—Take the bonnet stay out of the holder→ Fig. 3 in the direction of the arrow and insert it into the
opening → Fig. 4.
Closing the bonnet
—Lift the bonnet slightly and hold it.
—Unhook the bonnet stay from the opening→ Fig. 4 and clip it into the holder→ Fig. 3.
—Let the bonnet drop into the catch from a height of about 20 cm –do not press it down!
If the bonnet has not closed properly, open it and then close it again.
The bonnet is flush with the surrounding bodywork when it is closed properly→
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WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it can open suddenly while you are driving and completely obscure your view of
the road. This can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
● After closing bonnet, always check that the catch is properly engaged in the lock carrier. The bonnet must be
flush with the surrounding body panels.
● If you notice that the bonnet is not closed properly while the vehicle is in motion, stop the vehicle as soon as
possible and close the bonnet.
● Open or close the bonnet only when no-one is in its movement path.
NOTICE
● You should only open the bonnet when the wiper function is switched off and the wiper arms are in the folded-in
position in order to avoid damage to the bonnet and the wiper arms.
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