1975 CITROEN 2CV hood open

DRIVING
OPENING and LOCKING
Doors, Boot (trunk), Bonnet (hood)
KEYS (Fig. 1)
The larger key (1) operates the "Anti-theft-ignition-starter" device.
The smaller key (2) locks the front side doors and the boot lid.
We recommend that note be taken of the key numbers in the space
provided in the "Maintenance Guide" which came with the car
when originally delivered or in a suitable spot for your convenience.
Fig. 1Keys
1 - Anti-theft-ignition-starter
2 - Front side doors, boot lid
SIDE DOORS
From the outside:
To open: Turn the handle downwards.
To lock: With the key (for front doors only)
From the inside:
To open: Front doors: raise the lever situated at the front of the
doors. Rear doors: (Fig. 2): press the lever (1)
To lock: Lower the catch (2) (rear side doors only)
To unlock: Raise the catch (2) (rear side doors only)

DRIVING
Comfort
Folding canvas hood
The canvas hood can be fixed in two positions when open: mid-way
or right back above the rear window.
Half-open
Open the hood from the inside of the vehicle but never when in
motion.
Pivot the locking levers (Fig. 24, Mark 1) to release the retaining
hooks. (2)
Raise the front of the hood so as to disengage it completely (Fig.
25).
Pivot the frame (Fig. 25, Mark 1) while pushing the cross-bar (2)
and tip over the frame towards the centre pillar.
Secure the frame (Fig. 26) by means of the strap (1) and press-stud \
(2).
Fig. 24
Opening the front of the hood
1 - Locking lever
2 - Retaining hook
Fig. 26
Opening the front of the hood 1 - Strap

2 - Press-stud
Fig. 25
Opening the front of the hood 1 - Frame
2 - Cross-bar
Fully open
Open out from the outside once the front of the hood has been
opened:
Remove from the tube of the frame (1), the pins (Fig. 27, Mark 2)
attached to the canvas hood, and tip over the frame towards the
front (3).
Secure it by means of the hooks (Fig. 24, Mark 2).
Free the hood securing plate (Fig. 28, Mark 1) from the lugs (2).
Roll up the hood as far as the rear window and fasten it down by
means of the straps (Fig. 29, Mark 1) and press-studs (2).
Fig. 27
Opening the hood completely 1 - Pivoting frame2 - Retaining pins
3 - Tipping over the frame
Fig. 28
Opening the hood completely 1 - Securing plate2 - Lugs
3 - Securing strap Fig. 29
Opening the hood completely 1 - Securing strap2 - Press-stud
3 - Securing plate
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