Checking and refilling levels
Preparing the vehicle for work in the
engine compartment
Before performing works in the engine com-
partment, always perform the following opera-
tions in the order indicated ››› :
1. Place the vehicle on level and firm ground,
taking all necessary safety precautions.
2. Press the brake pedal and hold it down until
the ignition is switched o.
3. Apply the electronic parking brake.
4. Manual transmission: place the gear lever
in neutral.
Automatic transmission: press the parking
lock button P.
5. Switch the ignition o ›››page164.
6. Remove the vehicle key from the vehicle
and store it outside to avoid inadvertently
starting the engine.
7. Wait for the engine to cool down su-
ciently.
8. Always keep other people away from the
engine compartment.
9. Immobilize the vehicle so that it cannot
move.
WARNING
For your own safety, do not ignore this impor-
tant check list, otherwise accidents and seri-
ous 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 bonnet
Fig.223 Release lever in the driver's footwell
area.
Fig.224 Lever under the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
The bonnet is released from inside the vehicle.
Before opening the bonnet, make sure that the
windscreen wiper arms are in place against the
windscreen.
●
Open the door and pull the lever that is un-
derneath the instrument panel ›››Fig.223
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.224
2
. The fastening hooks are
unlocked.
●
The bonnet can be opened. Release the bon-
net stay and secure it in the fixture designed for
this in the bonnet.
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