Using the centre handle and a side handle, fold down the front of thehood, position the side handle hooksin their housings and secure the twohandles.
ELECTRIC HOOD: CLOSING Inside the vehicle:
- Turn the ignition key to position
M
(engine not running, oil pressure warning light on) and lower thefront windows.
- Press the switch 4on the central
console until the operation hasbeen completed (hood unfoldeduntil it stops not quite flush with thewindscreen).
4 As a safety precaution, opening and closingoperations must be car-
ried out when stationary.Driving with the hood
cover open is prohibited. If the boot is not closed, the hood cannot be opened or raised. If the front of the hood is not raised, the hood cannot beopened. Do not carry out too many opera- tions in succession as there is arisk that the battery may becomeflat. Do not place anything in the com- partment reserved for storing thehood as there is a risk of damage. Before opening the hood:
- Ensure that the hood and rear screen are clean.
- Ensure that the hood is dry, oth- erwise the compression it is subjected to when it is foldedwill result in marks or evenstains caused by moisture overtime.
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