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If you must run the engine while

working under the hood, make

certain that you remove all jewelry

(especially rings, bracelets, watches,

and necklaces) and all neckties,

scarves, and similar loose clothing

before getting near the engine or

cooling fan which may turn on

unexpectedly:

Working under the hood with the

engine running is dangerous. It

becomes even more dangerous when

you wear jewelry, loose clothing or

have long hair or a long beard.

Either can become entangled in

moving parts and result in injury.

Pull over to a safe location, then

switch the ignition o

ff

 and make sure

the fan is not running before

attempting to work near the cooling

fan:

Working near the cooling fan when it is

running is dangerous. The fan could

continue running inde

fi

nitely even if

the engine has stopped and the engine

compartment temperature is high. You

could be hit by the fan and seriously

injured.

Do not leave items in the engine

compartment:

After you have 

fi

nished checking or

doing servicing in the engine

compartment, do not forget and leave

items such as tools or rags in the

engine compartment.

Tools or other items left in the engine

compartment could cause engine

damage or a 

fi

re leading to an

unexpected accident.

Hood

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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.

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Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hood

opening, slide the latch lever in the

direction of the allow as shown in

the illustration, and lift up the

hood.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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