Mercedes-benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 316)

If you need to access the engine compart-

ment:

R

switch off the ignition

R

never enter the danger area of moving com-

ponents, e.g. the rotation area of the fan

R

keep items of clothing away from moving

parts

G

WARNING

The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-

tem operate with a high voltage. If you touch

the live components, you could receive an

electric shock. There is a danger of injury.

Never touch components of the ignition sys-

tem or the fuel injection system when the

ignition is switched on.

Active bonnet (pedestrian protection)

Operating principle

!

Do not try to press down the raised bon-

net at the back. Otherwise, the bonnet

could be damaged.

i

The active bonnet is only available in cer-

tain countries. It is available for all models,

except for AMG vehicles.

The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury

to pedestrians in certain accident situations.

Raising the active bonnet increases the clear-

ance to hard components, such as the engine.

If active bonnet : has been triggered, it will

be raised at the back by about 50 mm.

Lids ; will then no longer rest on housings

=.

You can reset a triggered active bonnet your-

self.

Even if the active bonnet has been triggered,

you can still continue driving and have it reset

at a qualified specialist workshop. If you pull

the bonnet release lever, you must reset the

bonnet before driving on.

Resetting

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.

X

Open the bonnet (Y page 315).

X

With both hands, lift the bonnet up in the

centre A. The bonnet is open wide enough

when both lids of bonnet lifter ; no longer

move.

If you push the lids back, you will notice a

resistance.

X

Release bonnet :.

X

Check whether the lids of bonnet lifter ;

are resting on housings = (arrow).

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Engine compartment

Maintenance and care

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