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open the front and rear windows together to
minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof
opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
HOOD
Opening
To open the hood, two latches must be
released.
1. Open the driver’s door to gain access to the
hood release lever. Pull the hood release
lever located on the side of the instrument
panel.
Hood Release
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach
into the opening beneath the center of the
hood and push the safety latch lever to the
right to release it, before raising the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Lever Location
3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod
in hood slot to secure the hood in the open
position.
Hood Prop Rod Slot
Closing
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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