Checking and refilling levels
212The bonnetReleasing the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the instrument panel
⇒fig. 162 in the direction indicated (arrow).The bonnet springs out of its lock.
Opening the bonnetBefore opening the bonnet make sure that the windscreen wiper
arms are not lifted away from the glass. Otherwise the paint may be
damaged.
– Lift the bonnet slightly ⇒.
– Press the release catch under the bonnet upwards ⇒fig. 163.
This will release the arrester hook under the bonnet.
– Open the bonnet.The bonnet is held in positi on by a gas-filled strut.
Fig. 162 Detail of foot-
well area on driver's side:
lever for unlocking the
bonnet.
Fig. 163 Release catch
under the bonnet
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l D a t a
WARNING
Never open the bonnet if you see steam or drips of coolant being released
from the engine compartment. Failure to comply could result in burns. Wait
until no steam or coolant can be seen before opening the bonnet.Work in the engine compartment
Extra caution is necessary when working on components in
the engine compartment.Always be aware of the danger of injury and scalding as well as the risk of
accident or even fire when working in the engine compartment (e.g. when
checking and refilling fluids). Therefor e, always observe the warnings listed
below and follow all general safety precautions. The engine compartment of
any motor vehicle is a potentially hazardous area ⇒
WARNING
•
Switch the engine off.
•
Remove the ignition key.
•
Apply handbrake firmly.
•
Place the gear lever into neutral.
•
Wait for the engine to cool down.
•
Children should not be allowed to approach the engine compartment
•
Never spill liquids involved in vehicle operations on the engine
compartment, as these may catch fire (e.g. anti-freeze containing liquid
coolant).
•
Take care not to cause short circuits in the electrical system, especially
when working on the battery.
•
Never touch the radiator fan while the engine is hot, as the fan could
start up suddenly.
•
Never open the expansion tank when the engine is hot. The cooling
system is under pressure.
•
Protect face, hands and arms from any hot steam or hot liquid coolant
released by covering the cap with a large, thick rag when opening the
expansion tank.
•
If any tests have to be performed with the engine running, there is an
extra safety risk from the rotating parts, such as the drive belts, alternator
and radiator fan, etc., and from the high-voltage ignition system.
•
Observe the following additional warnings if work on the fuel system or
the electrical system is necessary:
−Always disconnect the battery.
− Do not smoke.
− Never work near open flames
− Always keep an approved fire extinguisher immediately available.Caution
When topping up fluids, make sure the correct fluid is put into the correct
filler opening. This can otherwise cau se serious malfunctions or engine
damage.
For the sake of the environment
Inspect the ground underneath your vehicle regularly so that any leaks are
detected at an early stage. If you find spots of oil or other fluids, have your
vehicle inspected in the garage.
WARNING (continued)
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Index291
Index
AAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Air conditioner 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Solar-powered blower/solar roof . . . . . . . . 161
Air duct Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251, 258
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 257
Air purity sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Airbag Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Airbag covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alternator Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Ambient temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Anti-lock brake system How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Anti-puncture tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Interior monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Aquaplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Armrest Storage compartment in front armrest . . . . 138
Armrests Adjusting the front armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Ashtray Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Athermic windscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Auto-check system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Automatic car wash tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Automatic gearbox Safety interlock for ignition key . . . . . . . . . 163
Automatic headlight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
BBackground lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Battery voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Long periods of non-use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223, 224
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Winter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223, 224 Belt tension device
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Belt tension devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bicycle rack Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Biodiesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Brake system Brake servo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Brake assist system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Worn brake pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Braking distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Bulb change general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
CCar keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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