2007 Lancia Musa open bonnet

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
BONNET
TO OPEN THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A in the direction of the arrow;
❒move the lever B to the right as shown by the arrow;
❒lift the bonnet and at the same time release the rod C from the clip
D, then insert the rod end in its housing E on the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet, check that windscreen
wiper arms are not lifted from the windscreen.
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WARNING
For safety reasons the bonnet shall
always be perfectly closed when
travelling. Always check for proper
bonnet locking. If the bonnet is left
inadvertently open, stop the car
immediately and close the bonnet.

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TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒hold the bonnet up with one hand and with the
other remove rod C from recess D and replace it
in its locking device E;❒lower the bonnet at approx. 20 centimetres from
the engine compartment and then let it drop,
ensuring that it is fully closed and not just held
in position by the safety catch. If the bonnet does
not close properly, do not push it down but open
it again and repeat the above procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is
closed properly to avoid its opening while the car is
travelling.
WARNINGIf the supporting rod is not positioned correctly the bonnet may fall violently.
WARNING
Carry out operations when the vehicle is stationary.

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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an aestethic purpose,
but also protects the underlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores, you are
advised to have the necessary touching up carried
out immediately to avoid the formation of rust. Use
only original paint products for touching up (see
“Bodywork paint identification plate” in section
“Technical specification”).
Normal paint maintenance consists in washing at
intervals depending on the conditions and
environment of use. For example, in highly polluted
areas, or if the roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise
to wash the car more frequently.
To correctly wash the car:
❒remove the aerial from the roof to prevent
damage to it if the car is washed in an automatic
system;
❒wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy solution over
the bodywork, frequently rinsing with the
sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or
a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with the less
visible parts like door surrounds, bonnet and
around the headlights where water may stagnate.
The car should not be taken to a closed area
immediately, but left in the open so that residual
water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left in the sun
or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine of
the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same
way as the rest of the vehicle.
Where possible, do not park under trees; the
resinous substance many species release give the
paint a dull appearance and increase the possibility
of triggering rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid they
contain is particularly aggressive.
Detergents cause water pollution. Therefore the car should be washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the liquid used in the washing process.