Tesla 2010 Roadster - Opening and Closing the Bonnet; Closing the Bonnet

Maintenance
8-3Maintenance and care
Opening and closing the bonnet
WARNING: Never work on a vehicle
that is plugged in. Always remember
to unplug the vehicle before working
under the bonnet or the underside of the
vehicle. ▲
WARNING: Make sure that the
bonnet is in the fully open position
before working in the area under the
bonnet. In windy conditions, you may
need to secure the bonnet stay to prevent
the bonnet from being closed by the
wind. ▲
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Opening the bonnet
To open the bonnet:
1. Pull the bonnet release handle located
to the right of the steering column.
2. Raise the bonnet.
3. Insert the bonnet stay into the slot.
Closing the bonnet
Return the bonnet stay to its original
position and lower the bonnet to the
closed position. Press down firmly on
each side of the bonnet (see illustration)
to engage the locks. You can hear the
locks ‘click’ into place.
Caution: Before driving, check that
the locks on both sides of the
bonnet are fully engaged by attempting
to lift the bonnet. There should be no
movement.
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