Checking and relling levels
WARNING
For your own safety, do not ignore this im-
portant check list, otherwise accidents and
serious injuries could be caused.
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Always follow the indications on the check
list and always bear in mind the general
safety measures.
Opening and closing the front bon-
net
Fig.183 Release lever in the driver's
footwell area.
Fig.184 Lever under the bonnet.
Open the front bonnet
The front bonnet is released from inside.
Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the
windscreen wiper arms are in place against the
windscreen.
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Open the door and pull the lever that is un-
derneath the dash panel ›››Fig.183
1
.
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To lift the bonnet, press towards the left on
the lever located under the bonnet, in the cen-
tre ›››Fig.184
2
. The fastening hooks are
unlocked.
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The bonnet can be opened. Release the
bonnet prop and secure it in the xture de-
signed for this in the bonnet.
Closing the front bonnet
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Slightly lift the bonnet.
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Release the bonnet prop and replace it in its
support.
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At a height of approximately 20cm let it fall
so it locks.
If the bonnet does not close, do not press
downwards. Open it again and let it fall as men-
tioned above.
WARNING
Make sure that the bonnet is properly closed.
If it opens when driving, it can cause an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
In certain weather conditions, ice or snow
may build up between the bonnet and wind-
screen; do not force the bonnet open until
you are sure that there is no ice or snow, es-
pecially in the hinge area.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the bonnet and to the
windscreen wiper arms, only open it when
the windscreen wipers are in place against
the windscreen.