Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Owner's Manual page 150

WARNING
Before lifting the bonnet,
make sure that the wind-
screen wiper arms are not raised
from the windscreen.
– Press the safety lever (B-fig. 149)
upwards.
– Raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided by
two gas springs. Do not tamper with these
springs and accompany the bonnet while
raising it.
fig. 149
WARNING
DANGER-SERIOUS
JURY. When carrying out
checks or maintenance operations
in the engine compartment, take
special care not to bump the head
on the raised bonnet.
WARNING
If checks need to be car-
ried out in the engine com-
partment when the engine is still
warm, keep away from the fan as
it could start up even when the key
is removed from the ignition. Wait
until the engine cools down.
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WARNING
Scarves, ties and loose
clothing may be caught in
the moving parts causing serious
damages.
To close:
– lower the bonnet to approx. 20 cm from
IN-
the engine compartment, then let it drop.
Try lifting it to make sure that it is shut com-
pletely and not simply caught in the safety
position.
If the bonnet does not close properly, do
not push it down but open it again and re-
peat the above procedure.
WARNING
For safety reasons the
bonnet shall always be
perfectly closed when travelling.
Always check for proper bonnet
locking. If the bonnet is left inad-
vertently open, stop the car im-
mediately and close the bonnet.
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