Maintenance

Bonnet

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Capot moteur

To open, pull lever 1.

des interventionsWhen
working under the bonnet, make sure the wiper control is in the off position. Risk of injury.des interventions àWhen
working near the engine, it may be hot. In addition, the cooling fan may start at any time. Risk of injury.

Déverrouillage de sécurité capot
Bonnet safety catch release

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

Hood release

Lift the bonnet and support it; it is held up by a gas str

de s’appuyer sur leAvoid
pressing on the bonnet: risk of unintentional closing of the bonnet.

Closing the hood

Check that nothing has been left in the engine compartment.

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

toute interventionAfter
any work in the engine compartment, make sure nothing has been left behind (rag, tools...). These may damage the engine or cause a fire.du bon verrouillageMake sure
the bonnet is properly latched. Make sure nothing obstructs the latch mechanism (gravel, rag...).d’un choc, mêmeAfter
any impact, even a minor one to the grille or bonnet, have the bonnet locking system checked as soon as possible by a brand representative.

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