MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Opening and closing the hood
To open the hood, pull the lever in the passen-ger compartment and then turn the handle underthe hood.
Opening the hood
Pull the lever near the pedals to release thehood from its fully closed position.
Swipe your hand from left to right under thehood, grasp the handle and move it up and tothe side to release the catch and lift thehood.
Warning - hood not closed
When the hood is released, a warningsymbol and graphic will be displayed inthe instrument panel and an audiblesignal will sound. If the vehicle beginsto roll, the audible signal will be repeated severaltimes.
NOTE
If the warning symbol is illuminated or anaudible warning signal sounds even thoughthe hood is securely closed, consult a work-shop - an authorized Volvo workshop is rec-ommended.
Closing the hood
1. Press down the hood until it begins to closeunder its own weight.
2. When the hood reaches the catch at thehandle in the front edge of the vehicle, pressdown on the hood to close it completely.
WARNING
Risk of injury! When closing, make sure thatthe hood is completely unobstructed and thatno one can be injured.
WARNING
Make sure the hood locks securely after clos-ing. It must audibly lock on both sides.
Hood not completely closed. The illustration is generic -details may vary according to vehicle model.
