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

WARNINGOpen the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the gear to the P (Park) position for automatic transmission.
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Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (1) left side and lift the hood (2).

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Raise the hood. It will completely rise by itself after it has been raised about halfway.