Under the Hood
Engine oil fill cap
Brake/Clutch* fluid (black cap)
Battery
Engine coolant reserve tank
Radiator cap
Washer fluid (blue cap)
Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Opening the Hood
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
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Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.
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Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and then open the hood.
Lever
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Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
Support rod
Grip
Clamp
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood. Remove your hand at a height of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
- Maintenance Minder
- Engine Oil
- Engine Coolant
- Checking the Battery
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