Opening the hood
Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.
If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guidelines, have any work on the vehicle performed only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is the danger of subsequent damage and related safety hazards.◀
1. Pull the lever.

2. Press the release handle and open the hood.

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the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
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The concept
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the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control
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