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Practical tips
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Nev
er accelerate with a gear engaged
without taking the necessary precau-
tions. The vehicle could move, even if
the handbrake is applied. Danger of
death.
●
Observe the following additional warn-
ings if work on the fuel system or the elec-
trical system is necessary:
–
Always disconnect the battery from the
on-board network.
–
Do not smoke.
–
Never work near naked flames.
–
Always keep an approved fire extin-
guisher immediately available.
For the sake of the environment
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Inspect the ground underneath your v
ehi-
cle regularly so that any leaks are detec-
ted at an early stage. If you find spots of oil
or other fluids in the area where it was
parked, have your vehicle inspected at the
workshop.
●
Service fluids leaks are harmful to the en-
vironment. For this reason you should make
regular checks on the ground underneath
your vehicle. If you find spots of oil or other
fluids, have your vehicle inspected in a
specialised workshop.
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 196
Release lever in the driver's footwell
ar
ea.
Fig. 197 Lever under the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is r
el
eased from inside the vehi-
cle.
Before opening the bonnet, make sure that
the windscreen wiper arms are in place
against the windscreen.
●
Open the door and pull the lever under the
dashboard
›››
Fig. 196
1
.
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To lift the bonnet, press towards the left on
the l
e
ver located under the bonnet, in the
centre
›››
Fig. 197
2
. The arrester hooks are
r
el
eased.
●
The bonnet can be opened. Release the
bonnet stay and secure it in the fixture de-
signed for this in the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
●
Slightly lift the bonnet.
●
Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its
support.
●
At a height of approximately 30 cm let it fall
so it locks.
If the bonnet does not close, do not press
downwards. Open it again and let it fall as
mentioned above.
WARNING
Make sure that the bonnet is properly
closed. If it opens when driving, it can
cause an accident.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the bonnet and to the
windscreen wiper arms, only open it when
the windscr
een wipers are in place against
the windscreen.
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