Bonnet; To Open The Bonnet; To Close The Bonnet - Alfa Romeo Brera Owner's Manual

BONNET

TO OPEN THE BONNET

Proceed as follows:
❒ pull lever A-fig. 81 until hearing
the releasing click;
❒ keep the lever B-fig. 82 pulled
and raise the bonnet
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aid-
ed by two gas springs. Do not tamper
with these springs and guide the bonnet
while raising it.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bon-
net, check that windscreen wiper arms
are not lifted from the windscreen or the
wiper is working.
96
fig. 81
fig. 82

TO CLOSE THE BONNET

Lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen-
timetres from the engine compartment
and then let it drop, ensuring that it is
fully closed and not just held in position
by the safety catch. If the bonnet does
not close properly, do not push it down
but open it again and repeat the above
procedure.
Improper bonnet closing is indicated by
symbol S and a message on the dis-
play (see section "Warning lights and
messages").
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed properly to avoid its
opening while the car is travelling.
A0F0122m
WARNING
Carry out operations
only when the car is
stationary.
WARNING
A0F0158m
For safety reasons the
bonnet must be closed
properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.
Therefore, always check it is
properly closed and the catch
engaged. Should you notice
that the catch is not perfectly
engaged when travelling, stop
the car immediately and close
the bonnet.