Hood
Opening the hood:
1. Pull the release lever on the lower
left side of the instrument panel to
unlatch the hood. The hood should
pop open slightly.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch (➀) inside of the hood center and lift (➁) the hood.
3. Lift the hood and hold it open with the support rod by inserting the free end of the rod into the slot (➀).
CAUTION - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber.The rubber
will help prevent you from
being burned by hot metal when
the engine is hot.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in engine compartment
must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other combustible
material must be
removed from the engine compartment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height and then let it drop to properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly locked before driving.
CAUTION - Hood
• Before closing the hood, make
sure that all engine parts and
tools have been removed from
the engine area and that no
one’s hands are near the hood
opening.
• Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heatinduced fire.
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