OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the
instrument panel, below the steering col-
umn.
2. Raise the hood and locate the safety
catch lever, in the middle of the hood
opening.
3. Move the safety latch while lifting the
hood at the same time.
4. Lift upward on the hood prop rod insula-
tor to release the hood prop rod from the
stowage retainer.
5. Insert the hood prop rod into the slot on
the hood.
6. To close the hood, remove the support
rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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