GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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HOOD
Opening
To open the hood, two latches must be
released.
1. Pull the release lever located below the
instrument panel and in front of the
driver's door.
Hood Release Lever
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach
into the opening beneath the center of the
hood and push up the safety latch lever 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
Closing
CAUTION!
Be sure to disengage the rod and secure it in
closed position before closing the hood.
Damage may occur.
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.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to
close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both
latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood is
fully closed, with both latches engaged.
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