Opening And Closing The Bonnet - Skoda Citigo Owner's Manual

For the sake of the environment
In view of the environmentally friendly disposal of fluids, the specials tools and
knowledge required for such work, we recommend that fluids are changed by a
Škoda Service Partner as part of the inspection service.
Note
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Fluids with the correct specifications can be purchased from ŠKODA Original Ac-
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cessories.

Opening and closing the bonnet

Fig. 95 Unlocking the bonnet
Fig. 96 Securing the bonnet
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General Maintenance
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 109.
Opening the bonnet
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Pull the release lever under the dash panel
arrow.
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Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windshield wipers are
correctly in place against the windshield otherwise the paintwork could be dam-
aged.
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Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow
is unlocked.
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Grab hold of the bonnet and lift.
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Take the bonnet support out of its holder
row » Fig. 96 and secure the opened bonnet by inserting the end of the support
in the opening designed for it.
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Closing the bonnet
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Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet sup-
port into the holder designed to hold it.
3
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Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in.
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Check whether the bonnet is closed properly.
» Fig. 95 in the direction of the
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» Fig. 95 and the bonnet
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in the direction if the ar-
3
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