Seat Alhambra 2015 Owner's Manual page 219

● Before opening the bonnet, make sure that
the windscreen wiper arms are in place
›››
against the windscreen .
● Open the driver door.
›››
● Pull the release lever Fig. 162
rection of the arrow. The bonnet is released
from the lock carrier by a spring mechanism
›››
.
● Lift the bonnet using the release lever
›››
Fig. 163 (arrow) and open the bonnet fully.
The bonnet is held open thanks to the gas
strut.
Closing the bonnet
● To close the bonnet, pull it down to over-
›››
come the gas strut pressure
● Allow the bonnet to fall into the lock carrier.
Do not press down.
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.
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-
Checking and refilling levels
nism in the lock carrier. The bonnet must be
flush with the surrounding body panels.
● While driving, if you notice that the bonnet
is not correctly closed then stop immediately
and close it correctly.
in the di-
● Only open and close the bonnet when there
is nobody within its range.
CAUTION
● To avoid damage to the bonnet and to the
windscreen wiper arms, only open it when
the windscreen wipers are in place against
the windscreen.
Before driving, always lower the wiper
●
arms.
.
Checking fluid levels
Fig. 164 Diagram for the location of the vari-
ous elements.
From time to time, the levels of the different
fluids in the vehicle must be checked. Never
fill with incorrect fluids, otherwise serious
damage to the engine may be caused.
Coolant fluid deposit
1
Engine oil dipstick
2
Oil filler neck
3
Brake fluid reservoir
4
Vehicle battery (underneath a cover)
5
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
6
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