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Operation
Engine
4
Swing the hood upward until support
strut 3 engages and the hood is sup-
ported.
Closing
Lift the hood gently.
Push back support strut 3
( page 185).
Let the hood drop from a height of ap-
proximately 05. ft (30 cm).
The hood engages audibly.
Check to make sure the hood is fully
closed.
Warning G
If the hood support strut is not engaged, the
hood can fall shut. You could be injured.
After opening the hood, you should there-
fore check whether the support strut is en-
gaged.
Warning G
Engine parts may be hot and can rotate.
There is a risk of injury if the hood is open
and the engine is running.
Only open the hood when the engine has
stopped and cooled down.
Warning G
The engine has an electronic ignition system
which carries a high voltage. For this reason,
you must never touch the ignition system
components (ignition coil, test socket)
while:
the engine is running
the engine is being started
the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock and the engine is being cranked by
hand
Warning G
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the hood.
Warning G
Make sure that the hood is securely en-
gaged before driving off. Do no continue
driving if the hood can no longer engage af-
ter an accident, for example.
The hood could otherwise come loose while
the vehicle is in motion and endanger you
and/or others.
!CAUTION
When you press the support strut back,
make sure that you do not press it
against the detent position and cause it
to bend.
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