Under the Hood
Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Washer fluid
Engine coolant reservoir tank
Radiator cap
Battery
Brake fluid (black cap)
Opening the Hood
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
- Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.
- Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and then open the hood.
- 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.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop* function is activated.
*if equipped
Engine Compartment Cover
The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by a cover. You may need to remove the cover when you perform certain maintenance work.
Starting at either side, lift the outermost edge of the engine compartment cover. Pull up on the cover, and remove it from the pins. Move towards the opposite side while applying uniform upward pressure.
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