Inspecting and replenishing 215
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance Breakdown assistance Technical Data
Inspecting and replenishing
Engine compartment
Bonnet remote release
Bonnet remote release
– Pull the unlocking lever below the dash panel on the driver's side fig. 180.
The bonnet jumps out of its lock as a result of the spring force.
Opening and closing the bonnet.
Opening the bonnet
– Unlock the bonnet fig. 180.
– Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the
windscreen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the
paintwork.
– Pull on the locking lever fig. 181, the bonnet is then unlocked.
– Grasp the bonnet at the bottom part of the radiator grille and lift it towards the top
so that it is held opened by the gas pressure support.
Closing the bonnet
– You can overcome the force of the gas pressure support by pulling the bonnet
towards the bottom.
– Allow the bonnet to drop from a height of about 30 cm into the lock - bonnet do
not press down on it!
Never open the bonnet if you see that steam or coolant is flowing out of the
engine compartment - risk of scalding! Wait long enough until the steam or
coolant has stopped escaping.
For safety reasons, the bonnet must always be properly closed when
driving. One should therefore check that the lock has in fact engaged properly
after closing the bonnet.
Stop your vehicle immediately while driving if you notice that the lock is not
properly engaged and close the bonnet properly - risk of an accident!
Ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are correctly in place against the wind-
screen before opening the bonnet otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork.
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