On the bonnet: holder for bonnet stay (illustration).
Opening the bonnet
1. Open the driver 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 →
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2. To open the bonnet fully, lift the bonnet slightly while simultaneously pressing the opening lever in the direction of the arrow
→ Fig. 2.
3. Take the bonnet stay out of its holder → Fig. 3 in the direction of the arrow and insert it into the retainer for the bonnet
stay → Fig. 4.
Closing the bonnet
1. Lift the bonnet slightly and hold →
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2. Unhook the bonnet stay from the retainer for the bonnet stay → Fig. 4 and push it into its holder → Fig. 3.
3. Let the bonnet drop into the catch of the lock carrier from a height of about 20 cm (about 8 inches) – do not press it down.
The bonnet is flush with the body parts around it 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
result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
● After closing bonnet, always check that the catch is properly engaged in the lock carrier.
● If you notice while driving that the bonnet is not closed properly, park the vehicle safely and close the bonnet.
WARNING
Careless opening and closing of the bonnet can lead to serious injuries.
● Open or close the bonnet only when there is no-one in its movement path.
NOTICE
Opening and closing the bonnet incorrectly can damage the bonnet or the wiper arms.
● Open the bonnet only when the wiper arms are flush to the windscreen and when they are switched off.
● Always fold the wiper arms back onto the windscreen before driving away.
Display for open bonnet
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