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1
Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
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2
Lift thelever at thefront ofthe hood withyour
fingertips and raise the hood.
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3
Remove the support rod from the clamp.
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4
Insert the support rod into the hole on the
passenger’s side of the hood.
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5
When closing thehood, return the hood rod toits
original position. Lower the hood approximately
12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and release it.
This allowsproper engagementof thehood latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
● Donot drivewith the trunklid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
WPD0441 LPD0394
HOOD TRUNK LID
3-18 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
