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• Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving
unexpectedly
• Turn OFF the engine and remove the key
• Stay clear of hot vehicle parts
• Avoid repeated contact with fluids
• Do not let fuel, coolant and other fluids spill over electrical and
hot vehicle parts
• Keep all open flames and other burning material like cigarettes
away from the battery and all fuel related parts
Do not start/run the engine when any engine/peripheral parts
are removed.
14.2 Opening and Closing the Hood
The hood release lever is located in the driver side foot well area,
below the instrument panel. To open hood equipped with gas struts,
follow the steps below;
1. Pull the lever below the driver side instrument panel to
release the hood
2. Lift the hood a little to access the safety latch holding the
hood striker. This safety latch is located below the hood at the
centre
3. Lift the safety latch and lift the hood
4. The hood will lift automatically and will be supported by the
gas struts
5. In some variants, the hood is supported by a stay rod
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