Hood; Owner Maintenance; Always check that the hood is closed and- Page 534

Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed and
securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and securely
locked is dangerous as it could fly open
while the vehicle is moving and block the
driver's vision which could result in a
serious accident.

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Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.
 

Release handle

2. Insert your hand into the hood

opening, slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.
 

Lever

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

area and secure it in the support rod
hole indicated by the arrow to hold the
hood open.
 

Pad

Support rod

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Closing the Hood

1. Check under the hood area to make

certain all filler caps are in place and
all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on

the support rod, and secure the support
rod in the clip. Verify that the support

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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