Jeep AVENGER 2023, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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KNOWING YOUR CAR
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Push the safety catch (2) fig. 95
upwards and open the bonnet.
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96
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Release the supporting rod (3) fig. 96
from its locking device, then insert the
rod end into the recess of the bonnet.
Closing
Hold the bonnet up with one hand and
with the other remove the rod from
recess and fit it back into the locking
device.
Lower the bonnet and let it fall into the
latch from a low height (20-25 cm).
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 down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
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WARNING
52) Before doing anything under the
bonnet, you must switch off the ignition
to avoid any risk of the engine restarting
automatically (fig. 92). Take care with
objects or clothing that could be caught
in the blades of the cooling fan or in
certain moving components - risk of
strangulation and serious injury!
53) For electric vehicles: before any
work is carried out under the bonnet, it
is essential to switch off the ignition
and disconnect the charging cable if
it is connected (fig. 93), check that
the READY indicator lamp is off on the
instrument panel and wait 4 minutes -
risk of serious injury!
54) When the engine is hot, handle the
exterior safety catch and the bonnet
stay with care (risk of burns), using the
protected area. When the bonnet is open,
take care not to damage the safety catch.
Do not open the bonnet under very windy
conditions.
55) Cooling of the engine when stopped
The engine cooling fan may start after
the engine has been switched off. Take
care with objects or clothing that could be
caught in the blades of the fan!
56) The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
57) Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen or in operation, that the car is
stationary and that the electric parking
brake is engaged.