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Opening the hood

  1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park, for automatic transmission) or first gear or R (Reverse, for manual transmission) and set the parking brake.

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

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

  1. Pull out the support rod (1).

  2. Hold the hood opened with the support rod (1) by putting it into the body hole (2).

WARNING

Support rod

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