Bonnet - Alfa Romeo GT Owner's Manual

BONNET

The bonnet opening lever is under the left
end of the dashboard.
To open:
– pull the lever (A-fig. 146) until the
bonnet clicks open.
– press the safety lever (A-fig. 147)
upwards.
– raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided by
two gas springs. Do not tamper with these
springs and accompany the bonnet while
raising it.
fig. 146
Carry out this operation
only with the car station-
ary.
DANGER-SERIOUS
JURY. When carrying out
checks or maintenance op-
erations in the engine compart-
ment, take special care not to bump
the head on the raised bonnet.
If checks need to be car-
ried out in the engine com-
partment when the engine
is still warm, keep away from the
fan as it could start up even when
the key is removed from the igni-
tion. Wait until the engine cools
down.
A0A0135b
fig. 147
Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts.
IN-
For safety reasons the
bonnet must be closed
properly to avoid its open-
ing while the car is travelling.
Therefore, always check it is prop-
erly closed and the catch engaged.
Should you notice that the catch is
not perfectly engaged when trav-
elling, stop the car immediately and
close the bonnet.
A0A0707b To close:
– lower the bonnet until approx. 20 cm
from the engine compartment and then let
it drop, ensuring it is fully closed and not just
held in position by the safety catch.
If the bonnet does not close properly do
not push it down but open it again and re-
peat the above procedure.
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