Hood

Opening the Hood

1. Pull the hood release handle to release the hood latch.

The hood should pop up slightly.

WARNING

Open the hood after turning off the engine, on a level surface. Move the shift lever to P (Park) on vehicles with an automatic transmission, or to 1st gear or R (Reverse) on vehicles with a manual transmission, and apply the parking brake.

2. Stand at the front of the vehicle, slightly lift the hood, pull the secondary latch (1) toward the center of the hood, and lift the hood (2).

3. Remove the hood prop rod from its holder on the hood.
4. Set the hood on the prop rod.

WARNING

- Hot components

Do not touch the prop rod when the engine and engine components are hot. You may suffer burns or serious injury.

Closing the Hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the following:

• All filler caps in the engine compartment must be installed correctly.
• Remove gloves, rags, and any other flammable materials from the engine compartment.
2. Return the hood prop rod to its clips to prevent rattling.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 in) from its closed position and release it. Make sure the hood latches.

WARNING

- Hood

• Before closing the hood, make sure all obstructions are removed from its opening.

Closing the hood with an obstruction in its opening may result in injury to people or damage to property.
• Do not leave gloves, rags, or any other flammable materials in the engine compartment.

They may ignite due to high temperature.

WARNING

• Before driving, always make sure the hood is securely latched. Otherwise the hood may open while the vehicle is moving, causing the driver to lose all visibility, which may result in a traffic accident.
• When inspecting the engine compartment, the prop rod must always be fully inserted into its holder on the hood.

This prevents the hood from falling and possibly injuring someone.
• Do not drive the vehicle with the hood open, as visibility will be limited and the hood may fall or be damaged.