Hood

Releasing

Pull the lever.

Pull the lever.

Opening

To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms

are against the windshield before you open the engine compartment. Do not open the To avoid damage, make sure that the wiper arms are against the windshield before you open the engine compartment. Do not open the engine hood before the engine has cooled down; otherwise, injuries may result.

Press the release handle and open the hood.

Closing

Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage.

Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard to engage.

is clear; otherwise, injuries may result. Make sure that the closing path of the hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.

If you see any signs while driving your vehicle that the hood is not completely closed, stop at once and close it securely.

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