Fiat PANDA 2016, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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lift the bonnet and, at the same time,
release the supporting rod C fig. 26
from its catch D, then insert the end of
the rod into housing E in the bonnet
(large hole) and push to safety position
(small hole).
21) 22)
CLOSING
Proceed as follows:
keep the bonnet raised with one
hand and remove rod C fig. 26 from
housing E with the other, inverting the
opening motion, then fit it back into
its catch D;
lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
23) 24)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
The following plate fig. 27 is applied
inside the engine compartment:
WARNING
21) Incorrect positioning of the supporting
rod may cause the bonnet to drop
suddenly.
22) Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the handbrake is engaged.
23) Perform these operations only with
vehicle stationary.
24) For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while driving.
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet
is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
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