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C: Bonnet securing rod in the bonnet.
Fig. 9
D: Bonnet supported by the bonnet securing
rod
Opening the bonnet
Before opening the bonnet, make sure that
●
the windscreen wiper arms are in place
›››
against the windscreen
in Working in
the engine compartment on page
The essentials
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Pull the release lever
›››
the arrow
Fig. 8
from the lock carrier by a spring mechanism
›››
.
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Lift the bonnet up slightly while pressing
the release lever
arrow to completely open the bonnet.
●
Take out the bonnet support rod from its
clip in the direction of the arrow
place it in the corresponding open position
D (arrow).
4
Closing the bonnet
●
Slightly lift the bonnet
●
Take out the bonnet support rod from the
opening catch
C in the opening catch.
3
Let the bonnet fall from a height of 30 cm
●
into its clip; Do not apply pressure!
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, open it
once again and close it correctly.
The bonnet is correctly closed when it is flush
with the corresponding parts on the body-
work.
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page 186
188.
in the direction of
1
A. The bonnet is released
B in the direction of the
2
C and
3
›››
.
D and insert it into its clip
4
WARNING
If the bonnet is not correctly closed, it could
suddenly open while driving leaving the driv-
er without visibility. This could result in a se-
rious accident.
After closing the bonnet, always check that
●
it is properly secured by the locking mecha-
nism in the lock carrier piece. The bonnet
must be flush with the surrounding body pan-
els.
●
While driving, if you notice that the bonnet
is not correctly closed then stop immediately
and close it correctly.
●
Only open and close the bonnet when there
is nobody within its range.
Electric windows
In the driver door: electric windows
Fig. 10
button
●
Opening the window: Press the button.
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