Bonnet; Tailgate - Alfa Romeo Tonale Owner's Handbook Manual

BONNET

34) 35) 36)
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull the lever (1) fig. 53 in the direction
indicated by the arrow
53
move the lever (2) leftwards as shown
in fig. 54
54
raise the bonnet completely: the
operation is facilitated by the presence
of two gas springs which hold it the all
open position
Do not tamper with the gas shock
absorber and accompany the bonnet
while lifting it.
CLOSING
To close, lower the bonnet to
approximately 20 centimetres from the
motor compartment then let it drop.
Make sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened by the
locking device by trying to open it. If it is
not perfectly closed, do not try to press
the bonnet down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent
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it from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
WARNING
34) Be very careful not to allow scarves,
neck ties and other loose articles of clothing
from touching, even accidentally, any
moving parts. This may cause the clothing to
be pulled into the part, resulting in serious
risk to the wearer.
35) For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
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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.
36) Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the car is stationary and
that the parking brake is applied.

TAILGATE

MANUAL OPENING TAILGATE
37)
The boot unlocking is electrically
operated and is deactivated when the car
is in motion.
Opening
When unlocked, the boot can be opened
from outside the car using the power
handle fig. 55 until the unlocking click
is heard or quickly pressing twice the
button on the remote control.
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