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Closing the hood

  1. Before closing the hood, check the following:

    • All filler caps in the motor compartment must be correctly installed.

    • Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the motor compartment.

  2. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (12 inches) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locks into place.

  3. Check that the hood has fully closed by firmly pressing on the front edge of the hood.

    • If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not properly engaged. Open it again and close it with a little more force.

CAUTION

Hood obstruction

Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed from the hood opening. Closing the hood with an obstruction present inside the hood may result in severe personal injury or properly damage.

WARNING

Unsecured hood

Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is not latched, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility, which may result in an accident.

WARNING

  • Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the motor compartment. Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.

  • Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is not latched, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing total loss of visibility, which might result in an accident.

  • Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be blocked and the hood could fall or be damaged.

  • If the hood is not closed completely, the vehicle speed will be limited.