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Checking and refilling levels 213
Safety First Operating instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Before you open the bonnet, make sure that the windscreen wiper
arms are in contact with the windscreen. Failure to do so could
damage the paintwork.
Opening the bonnet
– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the dashboard
⇒ fig. 138 in the direction indicated (arrow). The bonnet is
unlocked by a spring ⇒ .
– Gently lift the bonnet and press the unlock button ⇒ fig. 139 in
the direction of the arrow.
– Open the bonnet to the point where it is held open by the gas
struts.
WARNING
Hot coolant can scald!
• Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment.
• Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant is emitted from the bonnet,
then carefully open the bonnet.
• Make sure that the support rod is inserted securely and properly in the
holder in the open bonnet.
• When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒ page 211.
Fig. 138 Detail of foot-
well area on driver's side:
lever for unlocking the
bonnet.
Fig. 139 Detail of radi-
ator grille: lever for
unlocking the bonnet.
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