Alfa Romeo 147 Owner's Manual
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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BONNET
The bonnet opening lever is under the left
end of the dashboard.
To open:
– pull the lever (
A-fig. 163) until the
bonnet clicks open.
– press the safety lever (
A-fig. 164) up-
wards.
– raise the bonnet.
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Do this only with the car
stationary.
stationary.
WARNING
For safety reasons the
bonnet must always be
bonnet must always be
closed when the car is travelling.
For this reason alwaays check that
the bonnet is closed properly mak-
ing sure that the catch is engaged.
If during traveelling you realise that
the catch is not perfectly engaged,
stop immediately and close the
bonnet in the correct way.
For this reason alwaays check that
the bonnet is closed properly mak-
ing sure that the catch is engaged.
If during traveelling you realise that
the catch is not perfectly engaged,
stop immediately and close the
bonnet in the correct way.
WARNING
To close: lower the bonnet until 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.
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 re-
peat the above procedure.
peat the above procedure.
IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided by
two gas springs. Do not tamper with these
springs and accompany the bonnet while
raising it.
springs and accompany the bonnet while
raising it.
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