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Closing the hood
1.Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in engine compart-
ment must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2.Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3.Lower the hood until it is about 30
cm (1 ft.) above the closed position
and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.
Hood
•
Before closing the hood,
ensure that all obstructions
are removed from the hood
opening. Closing the hood
with an obstruction present in
the hood opening may result
in property damage or severe
personal injury.
•
Do not leave gloves, rags or
any other combustible materi-
al in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.
WARNING
•
Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away. If
it is not latched, the hood
could fly open while the vehi-
cle is being driven, causing a
total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
•
The support rod must be
inserted completely into the
hole whenever you inspect
the engine compartment. This
will prevent the hood from
falling and possibly injuring
you.
•
Do not move the vehicle with
the hood raised. The view will
be blocked and the hood
could fall or be damaged.
WARNING
