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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.

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

Do not press down on the bonnet: there is a risk that the bonnet may accidentally close.

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.

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

Risk of injury.

After any procedure in the engine compartment, make sure that you do not forget anything (cloth, tools, etc.).

These may damage the engine or cause a fire.

Closing the bonnet

Before closing the bonnet, make sure 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.

Ensure that the bonnet is properly locked.

Check that nothing is preventing the catch from locking (gravel, cloth, etc.).

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.

The vehicle drive system in an electric vehicle uses a direct voltage of approximately “400 V”.

This system can get hot during and after switching off the ignition. Respect warning messages given on the labels in the vehicle.

Any intervention or modification on the vehicle’s “400 V” electrical system (components, cables, connectors, traction battery) is strictly prohibited.

Risk of serious injury and/or electric shock which may endanger life.

The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.