Opening the Hood

1. 1
   Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
2. 2
   Pull the hood release handle under the driver's side lower left corner of the dashboard.

   ► The hood will pop up slightly.

   

3. 3
   Pull up the hood latch lever (located under the front edge of the hood to the center) and raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.

   

4. 4
   Remove the support rod from the clamp ►sing the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.

When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood. Remove your hand at a height of approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.

Opening the Hood

NOTICE Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers. When closing the hood, check that the hood is securely latched.

If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.