Closing the hood

Closing the hood
Drop the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/ 40 cm. It must be clearly heard to engage.
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:
External devices
At a glance
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Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e ...
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. When driving,
standing at idle and whi ...
