To open the bonnet, pull the handle 1 located on the left-hand side of the dashboard with a door open.

Unlocking the bonnet catch

To unlock, gently lift the bonnet and push the tab 4 in the direction indicated by the arrow A to release the catch 2.

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Before carrying out any operation in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition Ignition-starter switch on a vehicle with keyIgnition-starter switch on a vehicle with card.

Opening the bonnet

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Raise the bonnet and disengage the stay 6 from its mounting 3; for your own safety, place the stay in its retainer 5.

Closing the bonnet

Check that nothing has been left in the engine compartment.

To close the bonnet, refit the stay 6 into its mounting 3, hold the bonnet in the middle then lower the bonnet to 30 cm above the closed position before letting go. It will latch automatically under its own weight.

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Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The 2_ALL_290_1_pictogramme.png label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

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When working in the engine compartment, ensure that the windscreen wiper stalk is in the park position.

Risk of injury.

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Avoid placing any pressure on the engine bonnet: risk of the bonnet closing by accident.

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Ensure that the bonnet is properly locked.

Ensure that nothing is preventing locking (grit, cloths, etc.).

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After any procedure in the engine compartment, make sure that you do not forget anything (cloth, tools, etc.).

Otherwise, this may lead to engine damage or cause a fire.

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In the event of even a slight impact involving the radiator grille or bonnet, have the bonnet lock checked by an approved dealer as soon as possible.