Opening The Bonnet - Honda Civic 4-Door Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuOpening the Bonnet

Opening the Bonnet

Bonnet Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod Grip
Clamp
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the bonnet release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
u The bonnet will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the bonnet latch lever in the centre
of the bonnet to release the lock
mechanism, and open the bonnet.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the bonnet.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
bonnet. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 30 cm and let the bonnet close.
1Opening the Bonnet
NOTICE
Do not open the bonnet when the wiper arms are
raised.
The bonnet will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the bonnet or the wipers.
When closing the bonnet, check that the bonnet is
securely latched.
If the bonnet latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the bonnet without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.