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Opening the hood

  1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.

    WARNING

    Open the hood after turning off the vehicle on a flat surface, shifting the drive dial to the P(Park) position and setting the parking brake.

  2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (1) up side and lift the hood (2).

  3. Pull out the stay rod.

  4. Hold the hood opened with the stay rod (1).

    WARNING

    • Grasp the stay rod in the area wrapped in rubber.The rubber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the motor compartment is hot.

    • The stay rod must be inserted completely into the hole provided whenever you inspect the motor compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.