Black plate (98,1)
2.
(Type A)
Insert your hand into the hood opening
and slide the hood latch to the left and
lift the hood.
(Type B)
Insert your hand into the hood opening
and slide the hood latch to the right and
lift the hood.
Type A
Type B
3. Grasp the support rod in the padded
area indicated by the arrow.
Clip
Support rod
Pad
4. Secure the support rod in the stay hole
indicated by the arrow to hold the hood
open.
Without
turbocharger
With
turbocharger
q
Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make
certain all fuel-filler caps are in place
and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil
containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Insert the support rod in its clip while
holding up the hood. Verify that the
support rod is secured in the clip before
closing the hood.
3. Close the hood so that it locks securely.
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Doors and Locks
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