#
Allow the engine tocool down and only
to uch co mponent parts described in the
fo llowing. &
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom using the
windshield wipers while the engine hood
is open
When the engine hood is open and the wind‐
shield wipers are set in motion, you can be
trapped bythe wiper linkage. #
Alw ays switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before opening the engine
hood. #
Toopen: pull lever1 torelease the hood. #
Push handle 1ofthe hood catch upwards
and lift the hood byappr oximately 15in
(40 cm). #
Toclose: lowe rth e hood and let it fall from a
height of appr oximately 8 in (20 cm). #
Ifth e hood can still be lif ted slightl y,open
th e hood again and close it with a little more
fo rc e until it engages cor rectl y. Maintenance and care
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Opening
&
WARNING Risk of inju ryfrom using the
windshield wipers while the engine hood
is open
When the engine hood is open and the wind‐
shield wipers are set in motion, you can be
trapped bythe wiper linkage. #
Alw ays switch off the windshield wipers
and ignition before opening the engine
hood. #
Release retaining clips 1.
Pull co ver2 up. #
Remo veany existing moisture from the fuse
box using a dry clo th. #
Loosen scr ews4, and remo vefuse box lid
3 from theto p.
Closing #
Check whe ther the seal is positioned cor‐
re ctly in lid 3. 374
Breakdown assis tance
