Features of your vehicle
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Bonnet
Bonnet open warning (if equipped)
The warning message will appear on
the LCD display when bonnet is
open.
The warning chime will operate
when the vehicle is being driven at
or above 3 km/h (2 mph) with the
bonnet open.
Closing the bonnet
1. Before closing the bonnet, check
the following:
䳜 All filler caps in engine com
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partment must be correctly
installed.
䳜 Gloves, rags or any other com
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bustible material must be
removed from the engine com
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partment.
2. 3eturn the support rod to its clip
to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the bonnet until it is about
30 cm above the closed position
and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.
4. Check that the bonnet has
engaged properly. If the bonnet
can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again
and close it with a little more
force.
䳜 Before closing the bonnet, ensure
that all obstructions are removed
from the bonnet opening. Closing
the bonnet with an obstruction
present in the bonnet opening
may result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
䳜 Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
䳜 Always double check to be sure
that the bonnet is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the bonnet could fly open
whilst the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
䳜 The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
in the bonnet whenever you
inspect the engine compartment.
This will prevent the bonnet from
falling and possibly injuring you.
䳜 Do not move the vehicle with the
bonnet raised. The view will be