#
Take support 1 from thebracket on the
hood and pull it downwards.
#
Insert thesupportintobracket below 2.
&
WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
material in theengine compartmentor
theexhaust system
Clothsorother flammable materials leftin
theengine compartmentbymistake could
ignite upon coming intocontact with hotsec‐
tions of theengine or exhaustsystem.
#
Ensurethat thereare no flammable
external materials in theengine com‐
partmentoronthe exhaustsystem after
maintenance work has been conducted.
&
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
when opening and closing theengine
hood
When opening or closing theengine hood, it
maysuddenlydropintothe end position.
Thereisarisk of injuryfor anyone in the
engine hood's rangeofmovement.
#
Only open or close theengine hood
when thereare no persons in theengine
hood's rangeofmovement.
*
NOTE Damage to thehood
Pushing thehood closed withyour hands
could damage it.
#
To closethe hood, letitdropfromthe
specified height.
#
To close: liftthe hood slightly.
#
Move support 1 to thebracket on thehood
and apply light pressuretoengageit.
#
Lowerthe hood and letitdropfromaheight
of approximately 0.5 ft (15cm).
#
If it is still possible to liftthe hood alittle,
open thehood again and letitdropfroma
height of approximately 0.7 ft (20 cm) until it
engages correctly.
Engineoil
Checking theengine oil levelwithadipstick
&
WARNING Risk of burnsfromhot com‐
ponent parts in theengine compartment
Certaincomponent partsinthe engine com‐
partment can be very hot, e.g. theengine, the
cooler and partsofthe exhaustsystem.
#
Letthe engine cool down and only
touchthe component parts described
as follows.
Depending on theengine, thedipstickmay be in
varying locations in theengine compartment.
Waitingtimebeforechecking theoil level:
R
engineatnormal operatingtemperature:
five minutes
R
engine notatnormal operating temperature
(the engine wasonlystarted briefly,for exam‐
ple): 30 minutes
Dipstick(example)
#
Park thevehicle on an even surface.
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Remove dipstick 1 and wipe it off.
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