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 and setting the parking brake.
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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).
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Pull out the support rod.
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Hold the hood opened with the support rod.
Support rod
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After driving, the engine compartment and support rod will be hot. Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber to prevent burns.
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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.
Hood open warning
The hood warning message will appear on the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above 3 km/h (2 mph) with the hood open.