For your own safety, do not ignore this important
checklist, otherwise serious accidents and injuries
may occur.
•
Always follow the instructions in the checklist
and observe the generally valid safety
measures.
Checklist
Before working on the engine compartment, always
carry out the following operations in the order →
page 242:
1.
Position the vehicle on level and firm ground,
taking all necessary safety precautions.
2.
Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed
until the propulsion system is disengaged.
3.
Switch on the electronic parking brake → page
154.
4.
Switch off the propulsion system.
5.
If necessary, remove the vehicle key from the
vehicle and store it outside so that the vehicle
is not operated inadvertently.
6.
Wait for the engine to cool down sufficiently.
7.
Always keep other people away from the front
compartment.
8.
Immobilise the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away.
Opening and closing the front bonnet
Fig. 167 In the footwell on the driver's side: front
bonnet release lever (schematic representation).
Fig. 168 Above the radiator grille: front bonnet operating lever.
Fig. 169 In the engine compartment: bonnet retaining
rod in its holder.
Fig. 170 On the front bonnet: Bonnet retaining rod
housing.
Opening the front bonnet
—
Open the driver's door and pull the unlocking
lever in the direction of the arrow.
cha → fig. 167. The front bonnet unlatches.
Preparing the vehicle for
engine
compartment work
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