Abarth 595 Owner's Handbook Manual

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lower the bonnet to approximately20 centimetres above the enginecompartment and let it come down.Make sure that the bonnet iscompletely closed and not just securedin safety position. If it is not perfectlyclosed, do not try to press the bonnetdown but open it and repeat theprocedure.28)WARNING25) The bonnet may drop suddenly if thesupporting rod is not positioned correctly.Only perform these operations when thecar is stationary.26) Be careful working inside enginecompartment when the engine is hot toavoid burning yourself. Do not place yourhands near the engine fan as it may beactivated even when the key is removed.Wait until the engine has cooled.27) Be very careful not to allow scarves,neckties and other loose articles of clothingfrom touching, even accidentally, anymoving parts. This may cause the clothingto be pulled into the part, resulting inserious injury to the wearer.28) For safety reasons, the bonnet mustalways be properly closed while the car istravelling. Therefore, always make sure thatit is closed properly and that the lock isengaged. If you notice when driving thatthe bonnet has not been properly locked,stop immediately and close the bonnetcorrectly.29) Use both hands to lift the bonnet.Before lifting, check that the windscreenwiper arms are not raised from thewindscreen, that the vehicle is stationaryand that the handbrake is engaged.LUGGAGECOMPARTMENT30) 31)OPENING THE TAILGATEWITH THE REMOTECONTROLPress button on the key with theremote control.The direction indicators will blink twicewhen the tailgate is opened.On some versions, opening the tailgatewill switch the luggage compartmentlight on: the light will switch offautomatically when the tailgate isclosed.12)32)ELECTRIC HANDLE(SOFT TOUCH)The tailgate (if unlocked) can be openedfrom the outside by using the electricopening handle 1 fig. 42 located underthe large handle.The activation of the symbol onthe display indicates that the tailgateis not shut properly.35