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• Do not open the hood immediately after a drive; the engine
compartment will be very hot.
• Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away. If it is not latched properly, the
hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a
total loss of visibility, resulting in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the hood in the raised position,
as vision is obstructed.
To close the hood, follow the below steps;
1. Slowly lower the hood
2. In variants equipped with a stay rod, remove the stay rod
supporting the hood by slightly lifting the hood
3. Bring the hood near to its self-opening/closing position
4. Now, push the hood to close and ensure the primary latch is
engaged
5. Before driving off, check hood is locked properly with primary
latch fully engaged
Bonnet Open Hazard — When the bonnet is open and vehicle is
in unlock condition;
• Hazard lamps flash continuously to alert the user that the
bonnet is open
• Hazard cluster telltale also flashes
To stopping the warning, do any one of the following;
• Close the bonnet
• Press the hazard button TWICE
• Change the turn signal stalk position
• Drive the vehicle > 10 kmph
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