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 bonnetTwo-Part HS Hardener
Definition:
Two-Part HS Hardener -LHA 009 041 A3-
Two-Part HS Hardener, Short -LHA 021 004 A3-
Two-Part HS Hardener, Extra Short -LHA 009 046 A2-
Two-Part HS Hard ...
Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant
Definition:
Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant -AKD 476 KD5 05-
Edition 04/2009
Product Description
Polyurethane Adhesive Sealant -AKD 476 KD5 05- is a
paste-like, one-part adhesi ...
Service position for the front windscreen wipers
Fig. 74 Wiper blades in service position
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The windscreen wiper arms can be lifted off the windscreen when in the service
position . Carry out the following steps to move the windscreen wipers to the service
position:
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