Hood; Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care- Page 422

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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 fl y 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

   NOTE

  The lever is located a little to the left of 
center when facing the vehicle.

   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

Clip

Clip

Support rod

 Closing the Hood

             1.   Check  under  the  hood  area  to  make 

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

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