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 bonnetOpening and closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting glass roof
Fig. 33 In the roof: turn the switch to
open and close
Fig. 34 In the headliner: push the switch
to tilt and pull the switch to close
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The rotary switch must be in the basic position ① before the electric panorama
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Wax Underbody Protection -D 316 000 A1
Definition:
Wax Underbody Protection -D 316 000 A1-
Edition 01/2008
Product Description
Wax Underbody Protection -D 316 000 A1- is an exceptional
long-term corrosion protecti ...
Rims
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe design of the wheel bolts is matched to the rims.
If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and
correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely
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