Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe - Manual (Page 317)

X The lids of bonnet lifter ; are resting
on the housings: close bonnet :
(
Y page 315).
or
X The lids of bonnet lifter ; are not rest-
ing on the housings: first lift up bon-
net : on left-hand side ? and then on
right-hand side B. Lift up bonnet : until
the respective lid of bonnet lifter ; no lon-
ger moves.
The lids of bonnet lifter ; must rest on
housings = (arrow).
X Close bonnet :( Y page 315).
If you cannot close the bonnet : or if the
L symbol appears in the multifunction
display, repeat the steps.
If the bonnet still does not engage correctly
or the L symbol appears in the multifunc-
tion display, do not drive any further. Contact
a qualified specialist workshop.
Opening the bonnet
G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment could be very hot, e.g. the engine, the
radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of injury when accessing the
engine compartment.
As far as possible, allow the engine to cool
down and only touch the following compo-
nents.
G
WARNING
When the bonnet is open, and the windscreen
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured
by the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before opening the bonnet.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
not folded away from the windscreen. Oth-
erwise, you could damage the windscreen
wipers or the bonnet.
X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off.
X Pull release lever : on the bonnet.
The bonnet is released.
X Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han-
dle ; up and lift the bonnet.
If you lift the bonnet by approximately
40 cm, the bonnet is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the bonnet
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force.
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not cover
the radiator. Do not use thermal mats, insect
Engine compartment
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Maintenance and care
Z