Opening and closing the bonnet
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DANGER Risk of f
atal injuries when carry-
ing out maintenance work during the
charging process
During the charging process, the high-voltage
on-board electrical system is under high volt-
age.
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Do not perform any maintenance work
during the charging process.
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WARNING Risk of accident due t
o driving
with the bonnet unlocked
The bonnet may open and block your view.
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Never release the bonnet when driving.
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Before every trip, ensure that the engine
bonne
t is locked.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injur
y
when opening and closing the bonnet
The bonnet may suddenly drop into the end
position.
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the
engine bonne
t's range of movement.
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Do not open or close the bonnet if there
is a per
son in the bonnet's range of
movement.
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WARNING Risk of bur
ns when opening the
bonnet
If you open the bonnet in the event of an over-
heated engine or re in the engine compart-
ment, the following situations may occur:
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You may come into contact with hot gases.
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You may come into contact with other
escaping hot operating uids.
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Before opening the bonnet, allow the
engine t
o cool down.
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In the event of a r
e in the engine com-
partment, keep the bonnet closed and
call the re service.
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WARNING Risk of injur
y due to moving
parts
Components in the engine compartment may
continue to run or start unexpectedly even
when the drive system is switched o.
Observe the following if you must open the
bonnet:
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Switch o t
he vehicle.
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Never touch the danger zones surround-
ing moving components, e.g. the rotation
area of the fan.
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Remove jewellery and watches.
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Keep items of clothing and hair away
fr
om moving parts.
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WARNING Risk of injur
y from touching
components under voltage
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-
tem operate at high voltage. You could receive
an electric shock.
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