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BONNET

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To open the bonnet, open a door and pull the 1 handle, located on the left-hand side of the dashboard.

Opening the bonnet

To unlock, gently lift the bonnet and push tab 2 in the direction of arrow A to release the bonnet.

Lift the bonnet, guiding it up, and it will rest in position with the help of two struts 3.

Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition. STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.

Ensure that the bonnet is properly locked.

Ensure that nothing is preventing locking (grit, cloths, etc.).

Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The y label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the engine compartment.

To close it again, hold the bonnet in the middle and lower it to 25 cm above the closed position, then release it. Ensure that the bonnet is properly closed. If it does not lock itself under its own weight, gently push it until it fully locks.

Make sure nothing is left in the engine compartment (cloth, tools, etc.).

These may damage the engine or cause a fire.

When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

In the event of even a slight impact involving the radiator grille or bonnet, have the bonnet lock checked by an approved Dealer as soon as possible.