Opening the hood
1. Pull lever in the interior:
Engine is released, arrow 1.

2. After the lever is released, pull the lever again:
Hood can be opened, arrow 2.
Indicator/warning lamps
When the hood is opened, a Check Control message is displayed.
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:
General information
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas; otherwise, breathing of exhaust fumes
may lead to loss of consciousness and death.
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
o ...
Traffic bulletins on the map
"Traffic conditions/gray map" Active: indication
on the control display is switched to shades of
gray. This enables a better view of the traffic
bulletins. The day/night mode is disreg ...
System limits
Check the traffic situation as well
PDC cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment of the traffic situation.
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle
with your own ey ...
