Maintenance

Bonnet

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Capot moteur

To open, pull lever 1.

Before carrying out any work in the engine compartment, it is essential to switch off the ignition by pressing the engine stop button (refer to the section "starting and stopping the engine" in chapter 2).

Bonnet safety release

Déverrouillage de sécurité capot

To open, push tab 2 to the left while lifting the bonnet.

Hood release

Lift the bonnet and support it, it is held open by struts.

Avoid leaning on the bonnet: risk of accidental closing.

When working under the bonnet, make sure the wiper control is in the off position.

Risk of injury

When working near the engine, be aware that it may be hot. The cooling fan may also start at any time.

Risk of injury.

Closing the hood

Check that nothing has been left in the engine compartment.

To close the bonnet, hold it in the middle and guide it to about 30 cm from the closed position, then release it. It locks by itself under its own weight.

After any work in the engine compartment, make sure nothing has been left behind (cloth, tools, etc.). These may damage the engine or cause a fire.

Make sure the bonnet is properly latched.

Make sure nothing obstructs the latch mechanism (gravel, cloth, etc.).

After any impact, even a minor one, against the grille or the bonnet, have the bonnet locking system checked as soon as possible by a Brand Representative.

Test yourself

A quick Renault Captur quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.