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Opening and Closing the Bonnet
In the footwell on the driver side: bonnet release lever
On the bonnet: control lever
In the bonnet space: holder for bonnet supporting rod
Opening the bonnet
- Open the driver door and pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow. The bonnet will then be released from the lock carrier catch by spring force.
- To open the bonnet fully, lift the bonnet slightly while simultaneously pressing the opening lever in the direction of the arrow.
- Remove the bonnet support bar from the fixing bracket in the direction of the arrow and fix it to the locating bracket.
Closing the bonnet
- Lift the bonnet slightly and hold.
- Unhook the bonnet stay from the opening and push it into its holder.
- Let the bonnet drop into the catch from a height of about
20 \text{cm}– do not press it down. The bonnet is flush with the body parts around it when it is closed properly.
If the bonnet has not closed properly, lift it and then close it again.
If the bonnet is not closed properly, a corresponding display appears in the instrument cluster display. The display goes out when the bonnet is closed properly.
WARNING
If the bonnet is not closed properly, it can open suddenly while you are driving and completely obscure your view of the road. This can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
- After closing bonnet, always check that the catch is properly engaged in the lock carrier.
- If you notice while driving that the bonnet is not closed properly, park the vehicle safely and close the bonnet.
WARNING
Careless opening and closing of the bonnet 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 can 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 off.- Always fold the wiper arms back onto the windscreen before driving away.