Boot - Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual

perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet down but open it and repeat the
procedure.
WARNING Always check that the bonnet
is closed correctly to prevent it from
opening while the vehicle is travelling.
Since the bonnet is equipped with a
double locking system, one for each side,
you must check that it is closed on both
its side ends.
WARNING
63) The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
64) Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the handbrake is engaged.
65) For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet
is properly closed and that the lock is
engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed while driving, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
66) Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
67) Be sure the hood is fully latched
before driving your vehicle. If the hood is
not fully latched, it could open when the
vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious injury or death.
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IMPORTANT
15) To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Lower hood to
approximately 40 cm and drop the hood
to close.

BOOT

OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE
68)
When unlocked, the boot can be opened
from outside the car using the electric
button located under the opening handle
fig. 50 until you hear the unlocking click
or by quickly pressing button
remote control twice.
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NOTE The manual door locks and the
exterior door lock do not lock and unlock
the liftgate.
69)
Emergency opening from the inside
Proceed as follows:
remove the parcel shelf (where
provided);
remove the rear head restraints and
fully fold the seats;
on the
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take the flat-blade screwdriver
provided;
insert the screwdriver into the slot (1)
fig. 51 and move it to the right to unlock
the lock.
CLOSING
Grasp the liftgate closing handle fig. 52
and start lowering the liftgate. Release
the handle when the liftgate reaches the
automatic closing position.
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