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Checking and topping up fluids
Checking and topping up fluids
Bonnet
Opening the bonnet
Releasing the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 251 Release catch
under the bonnet
Fig. 250 Detail of foot-
well on driver's side:
Release lever
Before opening the bonnet make sure that the windscreen
wiper arms are not lifted away from the glass. Otherwise the
paint may get damaged.
– Open the driver's door.
– Lift the bonnet slightly ⇒
.
– Pull the lever under the dashboard in the direction indi-
– Press the release catch under the bonnet upwards
cated (arrow) ⇒ fig. 250.
⇒ fig. 251. This will release the arrester hook.
– Open the bonnet.
The bonnet springs out of its lock.
The bonnet is held open by two gas-filled struts.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of being scalded, never open the bonnet if you see
steam or coolant escaping from the engine compartment. Wait
until no steam or coolant can be seen before opening the bonnet.
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