Opening and closing the bonnet
Fig. 113
Bonnet/radiator grille release lever: Release lever Fig. 114
Securing the bonnet with the
bonnet support
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
Opening
› Pull the release lever under the dash panel 1
» Fig. 113.
Before opening the bonnet, ensure that the arms of the windscreen wipers are
correctly in place against the windscreen otherwise the paintwork could be dam-
aged.
› Press the release lever in the direction of the arrow 2
» Fig. 113 and the bon-
net is unlocked.
› Grab hold of the bonnet and lift.
› Take the bonnet support out of its holder and secure the opened bonnet by in-
serting the end of the support in the opening 3
» Fig. 114 designed for it.
ä Closing
› Lift the bonnet slightly and unhook the bonnet support. Press the bonnet sup-
port into the holder designed to hold it.
› Let the bonnet drop into the lock carrier lock from a height of around 20 cm –
do not push it in .
› Check that the bonnet is closed properly. Ð Engine compartment overview
Fig. 115
1.6 l/77 kW diesel engine
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 136.
Coolant expansion reservoir 141
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 143
Engine oil filler opening 139
Engine oil dipstick 139
Brake fluid reservoir 142
Battery (below a cover) 143
Note
The location of the inspection points in the engine compartment of petrol and
diesel engines is practically identical. Ð
ä 1
2
3
4
5
6
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General Maintenance
