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Closing
1
.
Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand remove the support rod
from its seat and reinsert it into the locking tab
.
2
.
Lower the hood to approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the engine compartment
and drop it
.
Make sure that the hood is completely closed
.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it
.
Lower the hood until it
is open approximately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it
.
This should secure both
latches
.
Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches en-
gaged
.
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
.
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