Bonnet - Alfa Romeo 159 Owner's Manual

BONNET

TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒ pull lever A-fig. 98 until hearing
the releasing click;
❒ press the safety lever B-fig. 99 up-
wards and raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided
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.
fig. 98
fig. 99
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 (on
certain versions) by the instrument pan-
el warning light ´ (where provided), or
by symbol S and a message on the
display (see section "Warning lights and
messages").
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed properly to avoid its
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opening while the car is travelling.
WARNING
Carry out operations
only when the car is
stationary.
WARNING
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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.
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