Checks
Bonnet
Opening
The location of the interior bonnet
release lever prevents opening of
the bonnet while the front left door is
closed.
Do not open the bonnet in high winds.
When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns).
Before doing anything under the
bonnet, switch off the Stop & Start
system to avoid any risk of injury
resulting from an automatic change to
START mode.
F
F
Open the front left door.
Pull the interior bonnet release lever A,
located at the bottom of the door aperture.
F
F
Unclip the stay C from its housing.
Fix the stay in the notch to hold the bonnet
open.
The cooling fan may start after
Closing
switching off the engine: take care
with articles and clothing that might
become caught by the fan blades.
F
F
F
Take the stay out of the support notch.
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Clip the stay in its housing.
Lower the bonnet and release it at the end
of its travel.
F
Pull on the bonnet to check that it is
secured correctly.
Because of the presence of electrical
equipment under the bonnet, it is
recommended that exposure to water
(rain, washing, ...) be limited.
F
Push the exterior safety catch B to the left
and raise the bonnet.
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