lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened by the
locking device by trying to open it. If it
is not perfectly closed, do not try to
press the bonnet lid down but open it
and repeat the procedure.
With electric handle (soft touch)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For versions with soft touch electrical
handle, the tailgate (when unlocked)
can only be opened from outside the
car using the electric opening handle
(A) fig. 36 located under the handle
until a click is heard, which indicates
unlocking.
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the handbrake is engaged.
26) Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
27) For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet
is properly closed and that the lock is
engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed while driving, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
26) 27)
The tailgate can be opened at any time,
if the doors are unlocked. To open it,
enable the handle, opening one of the
front doors or unlocking the doors with
the remote control or using the key
without remote control.
WARNING Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent
it from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
BOOT
The luggage compartment unlocking is
electrically operated and is deactivated
when the car is in motion.
WARNING The bonnet, bumper and
headlights have been developed
as an integral part of its passive
safety system, to guarantee optimal
protection for pedestrians and all
occupants. Therefore, if they are
replaced it is essential to use only
original bodywork components,
specifically designed for this car.
OPENING
28)
By mechanical key
On versions with mechanical key, the
boot can be opened from outside the
vehicle, inserting the metal insert of the
key in the latch on the tailgate handle
and rotating.
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With remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The luggage compartment is unlocked
Emergency opening from the inside
Proceed as follows:
WARNING
remove the rear head restraints and
fully fold the seats;
remove the protective cap and
release the lock using a screwdriver or
the metal insert of the key fig. 37.
by pressing the
remote control. The direction indicators
will blink twice.
button on the
24) The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
25) Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
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