Checking and filling
Engine compartment
lid
Releasing the engine compartment lid
The engine compartment lid is released from
inside the vehicle.
Fig. 139 Driver's side: releasing the engine compart-
ment lid
Requirement: The ignition must be switched
on.
• Make sure the rear spoiler is retracted
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• Pull the @ button. The engine compart-
ment lid opens slightly.
• Open the engine compartment lid
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_& 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 un-
ti l no steam or coolant can be seen or
heard before carefully opening the en-
gine compartment lid .
(D Note
To prevent damage to t he vehicle, only
open the engine compartment lid when
the convertib le top storage bay lid is
closed.
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@ Tips
An emergency release can be used if the
engine compartment lid cannot be re-
leased with the button @
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Working in the engine compartment
Be especially careful whenever you work in
the engine compartment!
Whenever you m ust perform any work in the
engine compartment, for examp le checking
and filling the different flu ids, there is a risk
of inju ry, burns and accidents . To prevent per-
sonal injury always observe the following
WARNINGS. The engine compartment of any
vehicle is a hazardous area'
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_& WARNING
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To help avoid injury, before you check any-
thing under t he engine compa rtment 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 w ill 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 un-
til no steam or coolant can be seen or
heard before carefully opening the en-
gine compa rtment lid.
- Keep children away from the engine com-
partment.
- Never spill fluids on hot engine compo-
nents. They can cause a fi re.
- Never open the coolant reservoir cap
when the engine is still warm. The cool-
ant system is pressurized and hot cool-
ant could spray out.
- Protect your face, hands and arm from
steam or hot engine coolant by placing a ""
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