The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :

Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.

Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.

Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .

Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .

Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_6 .

Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.

Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.

WARNING
Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment
Opening and closing the bonnetAntenna Wires, Replacing
A new repair concept has been developed for repairing
antenna wires. Refer to
→ Chapter „Antenna Wires, Repairing“.
Instead of a complete antenna wire, connecting wires of
different lengths and various adapter leads are no ...
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 15 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CCZB ③. B: Type plate
Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Vehicle identification number (FIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read ...
Battery, Charging with Battery Charger -VAS5095A
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Battery Charger -VAS5095A-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ ...