Bonnet - Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual

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WARNING
26) Never exceed the maximum allowed
load in the luggage compartment, see
chapter "Technical specifications". Also
make sure that the objects you place in the
luggage compartment have been properly
secured, to avoid them from being thrown
forward consequent to sudden braking
and injuring your passengers.
27) Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.
28) If you are travelling in areas with few
filling stations and you want to transport
fuel in a spare tank, comply with the law by
using only an approved, suitably secured
tank. In the event of a collision the fire
risk is increased all the same.
29) Do not drive with the tailgate open as
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle.
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BONNET

30) 31) 32) 33) 34)
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 39 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
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move the release lever B in the
direction indicated by the arrow, and
raise the bonnet; locate the safety rod;
Insert the safety rod in the seat A fig.
40 integral to the bonnet.
CLOSING
To close the bonnet, remove the bonnet
stay and put it back in its own locking
device, slowly lower the bonnet to
about 20 cm from the engine
compartment, then let it drop into
position and check that it is completely
closed. If not, repeat the procedure.
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WARNING
30) The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
Only perform these operations when the
car is stationary.
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31) Be careful working inside engine
compartment when the engine is hot to
avoid burning yourself. Do not place your
hands near the engine fan as it may be
activated even when the key is removed.
Wait until the engine has cooled.
32) Be very careful not to allow scarves,
neckties and other loose articles of clothing
from touching, even accidentally, any
moving parts. This may cause the clothing
to be pulled into the part, resulting in
serious injury to the wearer.
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