Closing the hood

Let the hood drop from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm and push down on it to lock it fully.
The hood must audibly engage on both sides.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not completely closed while driving, pull over immediately and close it securely.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.
See also:
Automatic deactivation
In certain situations, the Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function is deactivated automatically for
safety reasons, such as when the driver is detected
to be absent.
Malfunction
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Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowledge.
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