Checking and topping up fluids
Opening the bonnet
� With the driver's door open, pull the Lever un
der the dashboard in the direction indicated
(arrow)
¢Fig. 212.
� Lift the bonnet slightly¢,&.
� Press the release Lever
¢Fig. 213
in the direc
tion indicated (arrow). This will release the ar
rester hooks.
� Open the bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
� To close the bonnet, pull it down to overcome
the spring pressure.
� Then Let it drop into the catches;
do not press
down
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En ine com artment la out
Main components for checking and refilling
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WARNING
- To avoid the risk of being scalded, never
open the bonnet if you see steam or coolant
escaping from the engine compartment.
Wait until no steam or coolant can be seen
before opening the bonnet.
- For safety reasons the bonnet must always
be completely closed when the vehicle is
moving. After closing it always check that it
is properly secured. It should not be possi
ble to Lift the front edges of the bonnet.
- Should you notice that the bonnet is not
safely secured when the vehicle is moving,
stop the vehicle immediately and close the
bonnet properly, otherwise it could cause an
accident.
Fig. 214
Typical locations offluid containers and engine oil filler cap
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Coolant expansion tank (-L)
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page 249
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Engine oil dipstick¢
page 247
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Engine oil filler cap(�)¢
page 247
246
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Brake fluid reservoir (0))
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page 250
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Jump-start terminals: under a cover(+);
earth point on body(-)
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