Hood

To open the hood, perform the following steps:

1. Pull the hood release handle located on the lower left side of the instrument panel.

2. Pull up the handle under the front edge of the hood and lift the hood.

3. Release the hood prop rod from the retaining clip.

Turn the prop rod upward and firmly insert its free end into the hole on the underside of the hood.

To close the hood, perform the following steps:

1. While holding the hood, remove the prop rod from the slot and firmly seat it in the retaining clip.

2. When closing the hood, use caution and make sure your hands or other people's hands and body parts are clear of the area under the hood.

3. Close the hood by releasing it from a height of approximately 30 cm.

4. Make sure the hood is closed securely.

Be sure to observe the following precautions:

• Before driving, check that the hood is securely closed by pulling on the front edge of the hood.
• Do not pull the hood release handle while the vehicle is moving.
• Do not drive with the hood open. An open hood blocks the front view.

Driving with restricted forward visibility may cause a collision, resulting in damage to your vehicle or other property, as well as serious injury or death.