Bonnet - Volkswagen 1993 Golf Instruction Manual

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Bonnet
To release lock, pull lever on left under in­
strument panel until bonnet springs up
slightly.
Note
Before opening the bo nnet ensure that the
wiper arms are not lifted off the w ind­
screen. Othe rwise dam age can occur to the
palntwork .
To open, lift bonnet slightly and disengage
hook by pressing it to the side.
Lift bonnet, take rod out of clip and put end
of rod in hole provided (see right illustra ­
tion)
To close, lift bonnet slight ly and unhook
rod. Press rod into retaining cl ip on front
cross panel. Let bonnet fall into the lock
from a height of about 30 cm - do not press
it down.
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Attention
For safety reasons the bonnet
must always be properly closed
when vehicle is moving. Always
check therefore after closing the
bonnet that the lock is engaged.
This is the case when the bonnet
is flush with the adiacent body
panels.
Should you notice at any time when driving
that the bonnet is not properly secured,
stop at once and close it.
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