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3. Push the safety latch release lever toward
the passenger side of the vehicle. The
safety latch is located behind the center
front edge of the hood.
Safety Latch Location
4. Remove the support rod from the locking
tab and insert it into the seat located on
the underside of the hood.
NOTE:
Before lifting the hood, check that the
wiper arms are not in motion and not in the
lifted position.
While lifting the hood, use both hands.
Vehicle must be at a stop and the auto
-
matic transmission must be in PARK.
If the vehicle was actively charging the
High Volt (HV) battery when the hood was
opened, the vehicle will stop charging until
the hood is closed.
Closing
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with
the other hand remove the support rod
from its seat and reinsert it into the
locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) from the engine
compartment and drop it. Make sure that
the hood is completely closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle stopped charging the HV
battery when the hood was opened, the
vehicle will resume charging when the hood
closes.
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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