FIAT Punto - Manual (Page 99)

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SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed
properly to avoid its opening while the car is travelling.
WARNING The bonnet might fall violently if the support rod is not positioned properly.
WARNING Perform the above operations when the car is stationary.
TO CLOSE THE BONNET
Proceed as follows:
❒ hold the bonnet up with one hand and, with the
other, remove rod (C) from recess (D) replace it in
its clip;
❒ lower the bonnet at approx. 20 cm from the engine
compartment and then let it drop, ensuring that it is
fully closed and not just held in position by the
safety catch. If the bonnet does not close properly
do not push it down but open it again and repeat
the above procedure.
For safety reasons the bonnet shall always be perfectly closed when travelling.
Always check for proper bonnet locking. If the bonnet is left inadvertently open,
stop the car immediately and close the bonnet.
WARNING
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