Audi RS Q3   General maintenance   Checking and topping up fluids  Engine compartment
Footwell on driver's side: Release lever
Fig. 1 Footwell on driver's side: Release lever
Release catch under the bonnet
Fig. 2 Release catch under the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
The wiper arms should be resting on the windscreen: make sure they are not in a raised position. Otherwise the paint may get damaged.
With the driver's door open, pull the lever under the dashboard in the direction indicated (arrow) Fig. 1.
Lift the bonnet slightly WARNING!.
Press the release catch under the bonnet upwards Fig. 2. This will release the arrester hook.
Open the bonnet.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of being scalded, never open the bonnet if you see steam or coolant escaping from the engine compartment. Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen before opening the bonnet.

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