uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuOpening the Bonnet
Opening the Bonnet
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
1Opening the Bonnet
Bonnet Release Handle
3WARNING
The bonnet support rod can become very
hot due to heat from the engine.
2. Pull the bonnet release handle under the
driver’s side lower outside corner of the
dashboard.
u The bonnet will pop up slightly.
To ensure against possible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod:
Use the foam grip instead.
Pull
3. Push the bonnet latch lever (located under
the front edge of the bonnet to the centre)
to the side and raise the bonnet. Once you
have raised the bonnet slightly, you can
release the lever.
NOTICE
Do not open the bonnet when the wiper arms are
raised. The bonnet will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the bonnet and/or the wipers.
Lever
When closing the bonnet, check that the bonnet is
securely latched.
If the bonnet latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the bonnet without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the bonnet.
Support Rod
Grip
Models with Auto Idle Stop
Do not open the bonnet while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
bonnet. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 30 cm and let the bonnet close.
Clamp
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uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuOpening the Bonnet
1Opening the Bonnet
• Grab the foam.
• The support rod gets very hot.
• Refer to the owner’s manual.
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