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:
Safety belt reminder for the driver's and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp flashes or
lights up
and a signal sounds. Make sure that the
safety belts are positioned correctly.
The safety belt reminder is active at speeds
above approx. 5 mph/8 km/h ...
Twin-scroll turbocharging
The new four-cylinder engines also feature twin-scroll turbocharging. This
means that the exhaust stream from cylinders 1 and 4, and the exhaust stream
from cylinders 2 and 3, follow separate spir ...
Warning stages
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for example, when there
is the impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Acute warning
Warning of the imminent danger ...
