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• The stay rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the engine
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possibly
injuring you.
Hood open warning (if equipped)
The warninþ messaþe will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open.
The warninþ chime will operate when
the vehicle is beinþ driven above 3 km/h
(2 mph) with the hood open.
Closing the hood
1. Beýore closinþ the hood, check the
ýollowinþ:
• All ýiller caps in the enþine com‐
partment must be correctly in‐
stalled.
• Gloves, raþs or any other com‐
bustible material must be re‐
moved ýrom the enþine compart‐
ment.
2. Lower the hood halýway and push
down to securely lock in place.
• Then double check to be sure the
hood is secure.
• Iý the hood can be liýted with a
sliþht ýorce, open the hood aþain
and close it more ýirmly.
WARNING
• 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 per‐
sonal injury.
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• Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material 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 be‐
fore driving away. If it is not latch‐
ed, the hood could open while the
vehicle is being driven, causing to‐
tal loss of visibility, which might
result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood raised. The view will be
blocked and the hood could fall or
be damaged.
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