Bonnet - PEUGEOT 308 Handbook

Bonnet

Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
START mode.
Opening
 Open the door.
 Pull the release lever, located at the bottom
of the door aperture, towards you.
 Pull the safety catch towards you, then
raise the bonnet.
Do not open the bonnet under very
windy conditions.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the stay with
care (risk of burns).
To avoid damaging electrical units,
it is strictly forbidden to use a high
pressure jet wash under the bonnet.
 Unclip the stay from its housing and place
it in the support slot to hold the bonnet
open.
Closing
 Take the stay out of its support slot.
 Clip the stay back into its housing.
 Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
 Pull on the bonnet to check that it has
latched correctly.
Checks
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