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Vehicle Access
Hood
The hood is locked down by two latches,
one on each side of the back end of the
hood. The latches are operated by a handle
on the bottom edge of the dashboard.
Pull the bottom of the handle out to release
hood. The hood will be raised about two
inches off its resting position and remain
there.
Make sure the hood can be opened fully
without hitting anything. Stand sideways in
front of the hood with feet in line with the
vehicle. Place feet well apart and grasp the
recessed handle in the front part of the
hood. Transfer the body weight by leaning
away from the hood. Lift the hood until it
is past the balance point. Release the hood
and let it complete the opening movement
unaided.
Two restraint cylinders will engage during
the last part of the opening. The cylinders
will slow and dampen the hood down to its
resting position.
WARNING
Make sure that no one is in the way of
the hood when closing. The hood could
injure a person in the way while being
lowered.
To close the hood, stand with feet well
apart and place the hands along the front
edge of the hood. Bend the knees and let
the leg muscles do the work when lifting.
Raise the hood up to the halfway point.
Carefully guide the hood down with
enough speed that the hood latches lock the
hood in place when it comes to its normal
resting position.
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