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MG Midget 1979 - Body Fittings and Adjustments; Mirror and Window Adjustments; Bonnet and Luggage Compartment

MG Midget 1979
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Locks,
Fittings
and
Body
Driving
mirrors
Fig. 3 External. The mirror head is adjustable from the driving position when the
window is open.
Fig.4
Interior. The mirror stem with anti-dazzle head is designed to break away from
the mounting bracket on impact. The stem may be refitted in the mounting
bracket as follows. Align the stem ball (1) with the bracket cup (2), ensuring
that
the small protrusion (3) on the stem aligns with the indent of the mounting
bracket. Give the stem a smart tap with a soft instrument
to
join the two
components.
Anti-dazzle. To reduce mirror dazzle, pull the lever (4) away from the windscree n.
Bonnet
To raise the bonnet, pull the
knob
(1) located inside the car on the left-hand side
Fig. 6 below the fascia panel.
Press the safety catch
(2) under the front of the bonnet
and
raise the bonnet.
When fully raised the support stay will automatically spring into engagement
and the bonnet will be held in the open position.
To close, raise the bonnet slightly, push the catch
(3) on the bonnet stay rearward
to release the locking mechanism and lower the bonnet. Apply light pressur
with the palms of the hands at the front corners of the bonnet and press down
quickly; undue force is not necessary and may cause damage. The safety catch
and lock will be eard to engage.
Windows
and
Rotate
the handle (1) on each
door
to open and close the windows. The ventila-
ventilators
tion panels adjacent to each window may be opened after releasing the catch (2).
Fig. 5
Bumpers
Spilling fuel on the bumper may cause temporary local swelling of the rubber.
Remove stains by lightly wiping the whole of the bumper with petrol (gasoline)
or warm water and liquid detergent.
Fig. 3
Luggage
To open , insert the key and
turn
it clockwise,
turn
the handle in an anti-clockwise
compartment
direction
and
fully raise the lid. The support stay will automatically spring into
(boot)
engagement and the lid will be retained in the open position. Opening the
Fig .7 luggage compartment lid automatically switches on the courtesy lamp.
To close, raise the lid slightly, push the catch (1) on the support stay forward
to release the locking mechanism, and lower the lid. Closing the luggage com-
partment lid
automa
tically switches off the courtesy lamp.
Fig. 7
Fig. 7
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If it is imperative that the car b driv n with th luggage com
par
tment lid open,
adverse effects can be minimi zed by adoptin th following procedure:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open the face vents fully.
3. Set the heater controls to circulate the maximum
amount
of cold or hot air.
4. Switch on the blower
motor
to maximum speed.
5.
Do
not
travel at high speed.
To lock,
turn
the key anti-clockwise and withdraw the key.
WARNING:
Exha ust fumes will b d awn j to the car if it is driven with the
luggage compartment lid open, cau ing a h lth h zard to passengers and driver.
Fig. 6
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