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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and
position yourself in front of the grille.
3. Lift the hood slightly.
4. Move the under-hood latch from right to
left to release the hood.
Hood Latch Location
5. Raise the hood completely. The operation
is assisted by the addition of two gas props
which hold it in the open position.
NOTE:
Use both hands to lift the hood. Before
lifting, check that the windshield wiper arms
are not raised from the windshield or in
operation. Also, ensure that the vehicle is
stationary and that the electric park brake is
engaged.
Do not tamper with the props.
Assist the hood while lifting it.
Closing The Hood
To close, lower the hood to approximately
16 inches (40 cm) from the engine compart
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ment then let it drop. Make sure that the hood
is completely closed and fully latched. Do this
by trying to open it. If it is not perfectly closed,
do not try to push the hood lid down, but open
it and repeat the procedure.
NOTE:
Always check that the hood is closed correctly
to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is
traveling. Since the hood is equipped with a
double locking system, one for each side, you
must check that it is closed on each side.
POWER LIFTGATE
Unlocking of the liftgate is electrically oper
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ated and is deactivated when the vehicle is in
motion.
If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it
is closing or opening, the liftgate will automat
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ically reverse to the closed or open position,
provided it meets sufficient resistance.
The liftgate height is adjustable to avoid diffi
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culties in tight spaces. To customize the lift
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gate opening position, proceed as follows:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Manually move the liftgate to the desired
position.
3. Push one of the closing buttons for at least
five seconds (successful programming is
indicated by the turn signals flashing three
times).
The liftgate is now programmed to open to the
set position.
This function can be selected on the radio
system.
To set the liftgate opening height, refer to the
Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual Supplement for further
information.
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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