MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 17

Bonnet T o raise the bonnet, pull the knob ( l ) located inside the car on the left-hand side
Fig. 4 below the fascia panel. Press up the safety catch (2) under the front of the bonnet.
Raise the bonnet and when fully raised the support stay will automatically spring
into engagement and the bonnet wiH be held in the open position.
T o close, raise the bonnet slightly, push the catch (3) on the bonnet stay rearwards
to release the locking mechanism, and lower the bonnet. Apply light pressure
with the palms of the hands at the front corners of the bonnet and press down
quickly; undue force is not necessary and may cause damage. The safety catch
and lock will be heard to engage.
Heated rear The heated rear window has a heating element (arrowed) on the surface of the
window (GT) glass and with reasonable care will last indefinitely.
( I f fitted)
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5 The following practices will damage the circuit and must be avoided.
1. Scratching off labels and advertising stickers.
2. Wiping the glass with the back of a ringed hand.
3. Stowing hard and metal objects so that they abrade the glass.
4. Cleaning with harsh abrasives.
Increased T o increase the luggage capacity the back of the rear seat can be folded down.
luggage area
(GT) Release the locks by moving the catch handles (1) downwards and moving the
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5 back of the seat (2) forward.
T o return the seat to the normal position, lift the seat and lock in position by
moving the catch handles upwards.