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Opening engine compartment
| Fig. 1.51. Handle on the hood of the engine compartment
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The hood of the engine compartment is unlocked from the driver's seat (Fig. 1.51). Before you open the hood, make sure the wiper arms are pressed against the windscreen, this may damage the paintwork. Pull the handle on the hood of the engine compartment under the front panel in the direction of the arrow - the hood a few rise by the spring.
Raise the hood of the handle (Fig. 1.52) and lift the hood on to as long as gas cylinders, focusing on will keep it in the open position.
ATTENTION Hot coolant can cause burns. Never open the bonnet if you notice the appearance of steam or coolant - it is dangerous. Wait until the steam output will cease or coolant leakage, and only then carefully open the hood. |
Closing the bonnet Pull the hood down to overcome the drag force of gas-cylinders stops. Allow the hood to fall freely in a lock - press should not be. If you can not reliably close the hood, lift it again and try once again to close it.
ATTENTION When closing the hood always make sure it is securely locked. The hood must be securely attached to the adjacent parts of the body. If you noticed while driving that the hood is not attached, immediately stop and close it - otherwise the risk of an accident. |
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