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Bodywork
Doors.
The door catches are controlled from the outside of the car by press-buttons in the exterior door
handles. They may be locked by either the remote control handles on the inside, or the locks in the
handles on the outside. In order to make it impossible to lock the doors with their keys inside the car,
the locks are self cancelling, and slamming the door automatically unlocks it.
When leaving the car from the right, the left hand door should be closed from inside by means of the
remote control handle, and then the right hand door locked from outside. When leaving from the left,
the procedure is reversed.
Roomy map pockets are located in the doors behind the combined arm rest/door pulls.
Front Shroud
The front shroud is hinged at the back, and has a locking mechanism designed to make it impossible for
it to fly open accidentally.
There are three separate operations required to open the shroud. The small square panel at the
front of the shroud must be unlocked using the ignition key. When this panel is raised, the shroud
release lever will be seen in the recess. This must be turned up-wards to a vertical position to
release the main shroud securing pins.
A safety catch is to be found in the air intake, immediately to the right of the car centre-line (to the left
when facing the car.) This should be pulled forward, and the shroud lifted with both hands. It will stay
open automatically when in its fully open position.
There is a small light mounted on the underside of the shroud. This is illuminated automatically
when the shroud is opened, provided that the sidelights are on.
Boot
The bootlid is spring loaded to the open position. Whenever it is opened a light in the forward left hand
corner is switched on.
Keys
Two keys are provided with each car. One will switch on the ignition, and lock or open the doors and
front shroud. The other will lock or open the boot and glove locker. Therefore, if desired, these may be
locked and the ignition key left with the car.
A second set of keys will be sent direct to the owner when the Application for Guarantee is made.
It is advisable to record the numbers of the keys, and a page in this book is provided for the
purpose.
Seats
Both front seats are fully adjustable for both fore and aft movement and rake.
The seat adjustment is made by a lever at the front of each outer seat runner. This lever should be
moved outwards, and the seat moved forwards or backwards as required.
Rake adjustment of the backs is effected by turning a knob on the front of each seat.
For entry into the rear of the car, a pedal release is mounted at rear outer side of seat. When this is
depressed the squab is released and can be pushed forward.
Lockers
There are four lockers provided in the car. One is in the facia opposite the passenger, one between
the front seats, and one alongside each rear seat.
The glove locker in the facia has a pull-down lid which lies horizontal when open, so may be used as
a small table. It is locked by the same key as the luggage boot.
