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Mobility
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
Important features in the engine compartment
1
2
3
Vehicle identification number
Jump-starting, negative terminal
Washer fluid reservoir
4
5
6
Jump-starting, positive terminal
Oil filler neck.
Coolant reservoir
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
Hood
Opening the hood
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
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Engine compartment
Closing the hood
Mobility
Never reach into the engine compart‐
ment
Never reach into the intermediate spaces or
gaps in the engine compartment. Otherwise,
there is risk of injury, e.g., from rotating or hot
parts.◀
1. Pull the lever.
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 im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
2. Press the release handle and open the
hood.
Danger of pinching
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
3. Be careful of protruding parts on the hood.
Danger of injury when the hood is open
There is a danger of injury from protrud‐
ing parts when the hood is open.◀
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