Operation Manual

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Operation
Engine compartment
The hood lock release lever is located in
the driver’s footwell.
1 Release lever
왘 Pull release lever 1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 pro-
trudes slightly from the radiator grille.
If not, lift the hood slightly.
2 Handle for opening the hood
왘 Press and hold handle 2.
The hood is unlocked.
왘 Pull up on the hood in direction of ar-
row and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Warning! G
Vehicles with diesel engine:
The engine is equipped with a high-voltage
electronic control unit for the injection
system. Because of the high voltage it is
dangerous to touch any components of the
injection system (injectors, electrical wires)
앫 with the engine running
앫 while starting the engine
앫 when the ignition is switched on
!
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or
hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are
folded forward away from the windshield.