Fig. 202 On the bonnet: holder for bonnet
sta
y.
Opening the bonnet
1. Ensure that the wiper arms are posi-
tioned on the windscreen before open-
ing the bonnet →
.
2.
Open the front le door and pull the re-
lease lever in the direction of the ar-
row → Fig. 199.
The bonnet is released from the lock
carrier catch by spring force →
.
3. Li the bonnet slightly and a
t the same
time press the opening lever in the di-
rection of the arrow → Fig. 200 to open
the bonnet fully.
4. Take the bonnet stay out of the hold-
er → Fig. 201 in the direction of the ar-
row and insert it into the open-
ing → Fig. 202.
Closing the bonnet
1. Li the bonnet slightly and hold it.
2. Unhook the bonnet stay from the open-
ing → Fig. 202 and clip it into the hold-
er → Fig. 201.
3. Let the bonnet drop into the catch from
a height of about 20 cm – do not press
it down!
4. If the bonnet has not closed properly,
open it and then close it again.
The bonnet is flush with the surround-
ing bodywork when it is closed properly
→
.
WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it can
open suddenly while you are driving and
c
ompletely obscure your view of the road.
This can result in accidents and serious or
fatal injuries.
·
Aer closing bonnet, always check that
the catch is properly engaged in the
lock carrier.
·
If you notice while driving that the bon-
net is not closed properly, park the ve-
hicle safely and close the bonnet.
WARNING
Careless opening and closing of the bon-
net 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
c
an 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 o.
·
Always fold the wiper arms back onto
the windscreen before driving away.
Display
A symbol on the instrument cluster displa
y
indicates if the bonnet is open or is not
closed properly → Fig. 203.
In the bonnet space
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