Bonnet - Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual

Bonnet

To open the bonnet, p ull the release
lev er / , located on the driver's side below
the instrum ent panel. The bonnet will then
be unlocked and will pa rtially open. Return
release lever to its original position.
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To op en completely , locate safety catch
slightly to the right of centre as viewed
from the front: lift this upwards and op en
bonnet.
Any dirt or snow on the bonnet can slide
down when it is opened and bloc k the a ir
inlet – see pa ges 143, 149, 160.
To hold the bonnet in the open position,
insert the support rod located at right
angles a bove the radiator grille into the
plastic-ed ged 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.
The safety catch in the radiator grille must
no longer b e protruding. C heck that the
bonnet is locked in position by pulling at its
front edge. I f it is not engaged , rep eat the
procedure.