Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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BONNET
Improper bonnet closing is indicated (on
certain versions) by the instrument pan-
el warning light ´ (where provided), or
by symbol S and a message on the
TO OPEN THE BONNET
display (see section “Warning lights and
Proceed as follows:
messages”).
pull lever A-fig. 98 until hearing
IMPORTANT Always check that the
the releasing click;
bonnet is closed properly to avoid its
press the safety lever B-fig. 99 up- fig. 98
A0E 01 22 m
opening while the car is travelling.
wards and raise the bonnet.
IMPORTANT
Bonnet raising is aided
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by two gas springs. Do not tamper with
Carry out operations
these springs and guide the bonnet
only when the car is
while raising it.
stationary.
IMPORTANT Before opening the bon-
net, check that windscreen wiper arms
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are not lifted from the windscreen.
For safety reasons the
fig. 99
A0E 04 70 m
bonnet must be closed
TO CLOSE THE BONNET
properly to avoid its opening
while the car is travelling.
Lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cen-
Therefore, always check it is
timetres from the engine compartment
properly closed and the catch
and then let it drop, ensuring that it is
engaged. Should you notice
fully closed and not just held in position
that the catch is not perfectly
by the safety catch. If the bonnet does
engaged when travelling, stop
not close properly, do not push it down
the car immediately and close
but open it again and repeat the above
the bonnet.
procedure.
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