Engine hood
To open
Use the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood. Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.
Release the safety lever and lift the engine hood.
NOTE ● To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make
sure the wipers are at resting position when you open the engine hood.
WARNING! ● Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine
hood while the vehicle is in motion.
● Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is
locked.
Vehicle care and maintenance
Support the engine hood with the hood prop. Insert the hood prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an arrow.
To close
Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its retainer.
Slowly lower the engine hood about 8 inches (20 cm), then let it drop from its own weight. NOTE
● If this does not close the engine hood properly, drop it again from a slightly higher position.
CAUTION! ● Always insert the support prop into the hole spe-
cially made for it. Propping the engine hood at any other place could cause the prop to slip out and lead to an accident.
● The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a strong wind. CAUTION!
● Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when closing the engine hood.
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