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

   
   

   WARNING

   Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever 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 hood release lever (1) up side and lift the hood (2).

   

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

The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven above 2 mph (3 km/h) with the hood open.