Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CLOSING
49) 50) 51)
12)
Proceed as follows:
1. Hold the hood up with one hand
and with the other remove the rod from
recess (3) and fit it back into the locking
device (1);
2. Lower the hood to approximately
40 centimeters from the engine
compartment, and then drop it and
make sure, by trying to lift it, that it
is completely closed and not simply
latched into the safety position. In the
latter case, do not exert pressure on the
hood, but raise it again and repeat the
maneuver.
WARNING Always verify that the hood
is correctly closed, to avoid the risk
of it opening when the vehicle is in
motion. Since the hood is equipped with
a double locking system, one for each
side, you must check that it is closed on
both its side ends.
WARNING
47) The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
48)
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.
49) 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 while driving, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
50) Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
51) Be sure the hood is fully latched
before driving your vehicle. If the hood is
not fully latched, it could open when the
vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT
12) To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Lower hood to
approximately 40 cm and drop the hood
to close.
TRUNK
OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE
52)
When unlocked, the boot can be opened
from outside the car using the electric
button located under the opening handle
fig. 46 until you hear the unlocking click
or by quickly pressing button on the
remote control twice.
46
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53)
Internal emergency release
Proceed as follows:
remove the shelf (where provided);
Remove the rear head restraints and
fold the seats fully