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Hi, I have a e220 cab 2012 and I am experiencing this warning message coming and going randomly since I left the car out in very hard frost (Scotland). I also have not been in a bump and car is pristine. I see that when it refers you to the manual, it explains about an actual activation, not a malfunction, which is annoying. Anyway can anyone let me know if this was a sensor issue or something else before I get ripped off by my local mb dealer??The active bonnet system comprises three impact sensors in the front section of the car and special bonnet hinges which are pretensioned and locked into place with strong springs. The sensors signal a collision with a pedestrian to the electronic control unit, which immediately activates two electromagnets in the hinges. These electromagnets release the lock, allowing the spring action to raise the rear of the bonnet by 50 mm. This whole process takes only a fraction of a second.
I would suspect some form of intermittent electrical glitch causing a fault to be registered. Quite possibly a known "gremlin" your MB dealer should be able to assist may------- just require a minor adjustment.
edit :---there is a reset procedure evidently------- C-Class Coupé - Interactive Owner's Manual - [Overview | Active bonnet (pedestrian protection) ]
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