Opening the hood

Never attempt to perform any service or Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or repair operations on your vehicle without the necessary professional technical training.

If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center.

If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀

1. Pull the lever.

2. Press the release handle and open the hood.

2. Press the release handle and open the hood.

Closing the hood

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