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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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.

 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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