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Checking and refilling levels
The bonnet
Releasing the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
– To release the bonnet, pull the lever under the instrument panel
⇒ fig. 162
in the direction indicated (arrow).
The bonnet springs out of its lock.
Opening the bonnet
Fig. 162 Detail of foot-
Before opening the bonnet make sure that the windscreen wiper
well area on driver's side:
arms are not lifted away from the glass. Otherwise the paint may be
lever for unlocking the
bonnet.
damaged.
– Lift the bonnet slightly ⇒
– Press the release catch under the bonnet upwards
This will release the arrester hook under the bonnet.
– Open the bonnet.
The bonnet is held in position by a gas-filled strut.
Fig. 163 Release catch
under the bonnet
.
⇒ fig.
163.