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281Checking and refilling levels
Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 168 In the footwell
on the driver side: Lever
for unlocking the bonnet
Fig. 169 Release lever to
open the bonnet in the
radiator grille
Opening the bonnet
The lever to open the bonnet can only be used if the driver door is open.
● Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the windscreen wiper arms
are in place against the windscreen ⇒
.
● Open the driver door.
● Pull the release lever ⇒ Fig. 168 in the direction of the arrow. The bonnet
is released from the lock carrier by a spring mechanism ⇒
.
● Lift the bonnet using the release lever ⇒ Fig. 169 (arrow) and open the
bonnet fully. The bonnet is held open thanks to the gas strut.
Closing the bonnet
● To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome the gas strut pressure
⇒
.
● Allow the bonnet to fall into the lock carrier. Do not press down.
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, open it once again and close it correct-
ly.
The bonnet is correctly closed when it is flush with the corresponding parts
on the bodywork.
WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, it could suddenly open while driving
leaving the driver without visibility. This could result in a serious acci-
dent.
● After closing the bonnet, always check that it is properly secured by
the locking mechanism in the lock carrier. The bonnet must be flush with
the surrounding body panels.
● While driving, if you notice that the bonnet is not correctly closed
then stop immediately and close it correctly.
● Only open and close the bonnet when there is nobody within its
range.
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