Bonnet - Mitsubishi ASX Manual

Bonnet

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To open
1. Pull the release lever towards you to unlock
the bonnet.
LHD
RHD
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety
lock.
NOTE
l Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the parked position. In any other position,
the wipers could damage the paint or bonnet.
3. Support the bonnet by inserting the support
bar in its slot.
CAUTION
l Note that the support bar may disengage
the bonnet if the open bonnet is lifted by
a strong wind.
Maintenance
CAUTION
l
After inserting the support bar into the
slot, make sure the bar supports the bon-
net securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
To close
1. Unlatch the support bar and clip it in its holder.
2. Slowly lower the bonnet to a position about
20 cm above the closed position, then let it
drop.
3. Make sure the bonnet is securely locked by
softly lifting the centre of the bonnet.
CAUTION
l Be careful that hands or fingers are not
trapped when closing the bonnet.
l
Before driving, make sure that the bon-
net is securely locked. An incompletely
locked bonnet can suddenly open while
driving. This can be extremely dangerous.
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