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Preparing the vehicle for work in
the engine compartment
Before performing works in the engine com-
partment, always perform the following opera-
tions in the order indicated
1. Place the vehicle on level and firm ground,
taking all necessary safety precautions.
2. Press the brake pedal and keep it pressed
until the ignition is switched off.
3. Apply the electronic parking brake.
4. Manual transmission: place the gear lever
in neutral.
Automatic transmission: press the parking
lock button P.
5. Switch the ignition off
6. Remove the vehicle key from the vehicle
and store it outside to avoid inadvertently
starting the engine.
7. Wait for the engine to cool down suffi-
ciently.
8. Always keep other people away from the
engine compartment.
9. Immobilize the vehicle so that it cannot
move.
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Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
For your own safety, do not ignore this im-
portant check list, otherwise this could cause
accidents and serious injuries.
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Always follow the indications on the check
:
list and always bear in mind the general
safety measures.
Opening and closing the bonnet
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page 149.
Fig. 213
footwell area.
Release lever in the driver's
Fig. 214
Lever under the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the
windscreen wiper arms are in place against the
windscreen.
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Open the door and pull the lever that is un-
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derneath the instrument panel
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To lift the bonnet, press towards the left on
the lever located under the bonnet, in the cen-
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tre
Fig. 214
. The fastening hooks are
2
unlocked.
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The bonnet can be opened. Release the
bonnet stay and secure it in the fixture de-
signed for this in the bonnet.
Fig. 213
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