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Checking and filling
Engine compartment lid
Releasing the engine compartment lid
The engine compartment lid is released from inside the
vehicle.
Fig. 116 Driver's side :
releasing the engine
compartment lid
Make sure the rear spoiler is retracted ~ page 168.
- Pull the © button. The engine compartment lid opens
slightly.
- Open the engine compartment lid ~ &-
The engine compartment lid is held open by two gas struts.
& WARNING
Hot engine coolant can burn you.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the engine
compartment lid if you see or hear steam or coolant escaping from
the engine compartment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be
seen or heard before carefully opening the engine compartment
lid.
[ i] Tips
An emergency release can be used if the engine compartment lid
cannot be released with the button @ ::::;, page 195. •
Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in the engine
compartment!
Whenever you must perform any work in the engine compartment,
for example checking and filling the different fluids, there is a risk of
injury, burns and accidents. To prevent personal injury always
observe the following WARNINGS. The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area! ::::;,
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& WARNING
To help avoid injury, before you check anything under the engine
compartment lid:
• Switch off the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Apply the parking brake.
• Move selector lever of R tronic to "N" (Neutral); put manual
transmission in Neutral.
• Always let the engine cool down. Hot components will burn
skin on contact.
• To reduce the risk of being burned, never open the engine
compartment lid if you see or hear steam or coolant escaping from
the engine compartment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be
seen or heard before carefully opening the engine compartment
lid.
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