2018 Acura TLX Owners Manual - Under the Hood

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the electric parking brake.

2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.

   

3. Slide the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and open the hood.

   

4. Lift the hood up most of the way. The hydraulic supports lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up.

   

   When closing the hood, lower it to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and press firmly down with your hands.

*if equipped