KNOWING YOUR CAR -> BONNET for Your Ford Ka 2 Door Second Generation (2009-2016)

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Repositioning the rear seat  
BONNET  
Raise the seat backrests and push them  
back until hearing the locking click  
Opening fig. 46-47-48  
A
of both retainers.  
Proceed as follows:  
Position the seat belt buckles up.  
pull lever A in the direction of  
IMPORTANT When returning  
the backrest to the position of use,  
make sure it is correctly fastened  
and you hear the lock click.  
the arrow;  
move to the right the lever B  
as shown in figure;  
KA00038m  
fig. 46  
lift the bonnet and at the same time  
release the support rod C from its  
locking device D, then insert the end  
of the rod in the seat E of the bonnet  
(bigger hole) and push to safety  
position (smaller hole), as shown  
in figure.  
Make sure the backrest is properly  
secured at both sides to prevent it  
moving forward in the event of sharp  
braking that may cause injuries  
to passengers.  
REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF  
To remove the rear shelf, release it from  
its two side pins and pull it out.  
B
WARNING  
The bonnet may drop  
suddenly if the supporting  
KA00039m  
fig. 47  
rod is not positioned properly.  
Perform these operations when  
the car is stationary only.  
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Closing fig. 48  
WARNING  
Before lifting the bonnet,  
ensure that the wiper arm  
E
Proceed as follows:  
hold the bonnet up with one hand  
and with the other remove rod C  
from seat E and fit it back into its  
catch D;  
is not lifted from the windscreen.  
D
C
Lower the bonnet to approximately  
20 centimetres from the engine  
compartment and let it drop.  
WARNING  
With hot engine, operate  
with caution inside the  
KA00114m  
fig. 48  
Make sure that the bonnet is  
completely closed and not only  
fastened by the safety catch by trying  
to open it. If it is not fully closed, open  
the bonnet and repeat the procedure.  
Do not simply press it.  
engine compartment to avoid  
burns. Do not place your hands  
close to the fan: it might start  
working even with the ignition key  
removed. Wait for engine cooling.  
WARNING  
Pay attention to scarves,  
ties and other loose fitting  
garments. If they accidentally touch  
moving parts, they may get dragged  
with serious risks for those who  
wear them.  
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