Operation Manual

Self-help, vehicle care 16 9
To open com pletely, locate the safety
catch, found slightly left of centre on the
underside of the bonnet, push the catch
upwards and lift the bonnet gently. The
bonnet is held open automatically.
When the bonnet is opened, leaves, dirt or
snow on the bonnet can slide down and
obstruct the air intake. Rem ove any leaves,
dirt or snow . Air intake - see page 111.
Never drive with bonnet open.
To close bonnet, lower it gradually,
allowing it to d rop from a heig ht of ap prox.
30 cm.
Check that the bonnet is locked in position
before driving, by pulling at its front edge.
If it is not engag ed, repeat closing
procedure.
Starting
Do not st art w ith quic k charg er
This prevents damage to electronic
components.
Do not start by pushing or t owing
Because your vehicle is fitted with a
catalytic converter, it must not be started
by pushing or tow ing - see page 130.
The vehicle can only be started using jump
leads - see following pages.
Starting the engine with jump
leads 3
A vehicle with a d ischarged battery ca n be
started using jump leads and the battery of
another vehicle.
Sta rt attempts should be made at intervals
of 1 minute and should not last long er than
1 5 se con ds.
9 Warning
If the vehicle battery requires charging
whilst still in the vehicle, ensure there is
adequate ventilation in and around the
battery compartment, to prevent risk of
explosion.
9 Warnin g
This m ust b e done with extreme care. Any
deviation from the following instructions
could lead to persona l injury or damage
resulting from b attery explosion, as well
as to damage to the electrical systems in
both vehicles.