Maintaining Your Vehicle; Opening And Closing The Hood - Fiat 500L 2017 User Manual

OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and
push the red safety catch lever to the
left and raise the hood. The safety catch
lever is located under the center front
edge of the hood.
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both
latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
CAUTION!
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