Bonnet - Vauxhall Corsa & Combo Owner's Manual

Bonnet

To open the bonnet, p ull the release lever
located on the driver's sid e below the
instrument panel. The bonnet will then be
unlock ed and will partially op en. Return
release lever to its original position.
To op en completely , locate safety catch
approximately a ha nd' s width to the right
of centre as viewed from the front: Lift this
up wards and open b onnet.
Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide
down towards the windscreen when the
bonnet is opened and block the air intake –
see p age 124.
To hold the bonnet in the open position,
insert the support rod located at right
angles a bove the radiator grille into the
small slot in the underside of the bonnet.
Before closing bonnet, press sup port rod
firmly into its retainer. Low er the bonnet
gradually and then allow it to fall into the
lock under its ow n weight.
C heck that the b onnet is locked in position
by pulling at its front edge. If it is not
eng aged, repeat the procedure.
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