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Maintenance -> Opening and closing the bonnet for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Opening and closing the bonnet  
Fig. 1 In the left-hand footwell: Bonnet release lever  
(illustration).  
Fig. 2 Above the radiator grille: Bonnet control lever  
(illustration).  
Opening the bonnet  
1. Ensure that the wiper arms are positioned on the windscreen before opening the bonnet  
2. Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow→ Fig. 1.  
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The bonnet is released from the lock carrier catch by spring force→  
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3. To open the bonnet completely, lift the bonnet slightly and simultaneously press the control lever in the  
direction of the arrow → Fig. 2.  
The gas strut holds the bonnet in the open position.  
Closing the bonnet  
1. Pull the bonnet down→  
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2. Guide the bonnet gently into the bracket from a height of about 20 cm –do not press it down!  
If the bonnet has not closed, open it and then close it correctly.  
The bonnet is flush with the body parts around it when it is closed properly.  
WARNING  
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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 the bonnet, always check whether the catch is properly engaged in the lock carrier.  
If you establish while driving that the bonnet is not closed properly, stop immediately and close the bonnet.  
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  
A symbol on the instrument cluster display indicates if the bonnet is open or is not closed properly→ Fig. 1.  
Fig. 1 On the display of the instrument cluster: The bonnet  
is open or not properly closed (illustration).  
1.  
Do not drive on!  
2. If necessary, lift the bonnet and then close it again.  
This symbol is also visible when the ignition is switched off and will go out a few seconds after the vehicle has been  
locked with all doors closed.  
WARNING  
Failure to observe warnings can cause your vehicle to break down in traffic, which can lead to accidents and serious  
injuries.  
Never ignore warnings.  
Stop the vehicle as soon as it is possible and safe to do so.  
The symbol can differ depending on the version of the instrument  
cluster.  
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