Seat Leon 2010 Owner's Manual page 222

220 Checking and refilling levels
Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Before opening the bonnet ensure that the windscreen wipers are in
rest position.
– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the dash panel
⇒ fig. 140
released by a spring action ⇒
– Lift the bonnet using the release lever (arrow) and open the
bonnet.
– Release the bonnet stay and secure it in fixture designed for this
in the bonnet.
Fig. 140 Detail of foot-
well area on driver side:
Hot coolant can scald!
lever for unlocking the
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bonnet.
Never open the bonnet if you see steam, smoke or coolant escaping
from the engine compartment.
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Wait until no more steam, smoke or coolant is emitted from the bonnet,
then carefully open the bonnet.
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When working in the engine compartment, always observe the safety
warnings ⇒ page 218.
Closing the bonnet
– Raise the bonnet slightly.
– Release the bonnet stay and replace it in its support.
Fig. 141 Arrester hook
for bonnet.
– At a height of about 30 cm let it fall so it is locked.
in the direction indicated (arrow). The bonnet will be
.
WARNING