OPENING THE BONNET
From inside
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
(DIESEL)
Bonnet strut
If you should run out of fuel, it is
necessary to re-prime the circuit.
The repriming pump, the degas
screw and the transparent pipe are
located under the bonnet (see corre-
sponding drawing):
Secure the strut
to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the
bonnet,
replace
the strut in its
housing.
1.6 litre HDI 16V engine
- fill the fuel tank with at least five li-
tres of diesel,
- unclip the style cover to access the
repriming pump,
- squeeze and release the manual
repriming pump until fuel appears
in the transparent pipe with the
green connector,
- operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Tilt the handle on the left-hand side
under the fascia to the right.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at
the end of its travel.
Check that the bonnet is properly
locked.
From outside
2 litre HDI 16V engine
- fill the fuel tank with at least five li-
tres of diesel,
- unclip the style cover to access the
repriming pump,
- unscrew the degas screw,
- squeeze and release the manual
repriming pump until diesel is seen
escaping via the degas screw,
- retighten the degas screw,
- operate the starter until the engine
starts.
Lift the catch and raise the bonnet.
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