Bonnet; Opening The Bonnet; Closing The Bonnet; Warning When The Bonnet Is Open - MG MG3 Owner's Handbook Manual

MAINTENANCE

Bonnet

Opening the Bonnet

DO NOT drive when the bonnet is retained
only by the safety catch.
B
1 From the inside of the car, pull the bonnet release
handle (A).
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2 Push the safety catch lever left to release the safety
catch (B).
3 Raise the bonnet and then fit the support stay into the
cut out in the underside of the bonnet firmly.

Closing the Bonnet

Replace the support stay in its retaining clip then lower the
bonnet, allowing it to drop for the last 20–30 cm to its
A
closed position.
By attempting to lift the front edge of the bonnet, check if
the lock is fully engaged after closing the bonnet. If it is not
fully engaged, you must repeat the operation.

Warning When the Bonnet is Open

If the bonnet catch is not fully engaged, the warning light
that indicates the vehicle panels are not closed will be
illuminated when the ignition is in position Ⅱ (see warning
lights and indicators in Instruments and Controls chapter)
.