Hood

Hood Opening

1. Pull the hood release lever. The hood should pop up slightly.

Open the hood only when the vehicle is parked on a level surface, the engine is off, the shift lever is in P (Park), and the parking brake is applied.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, slightly lift the hood, push the secondary latch (1) up inside the center of the hood, and lift the hood (2).

3. Lift the hood. It will open fully by itself once it has been raised about halfway.

A hood warning message will appear on the LCD display when the hood is open.

The warning chime will sound when the vehicle is driven at a speed of 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher with the hood open.

Hood Closing

1. Before closing the hood, check the following:

• All engine compartment filler caps must be installed correctly.
• Gloves, rags, and any other flammable materials must be removed from the engine compartment.

2. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (12 in.) above the closed position, then let it drop. Make sure it latches securely.

3. Check that the hood is properly latched. If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not latched properly. Open it again and close it with a little more force.

WARNING! Hood Latch

Before closing the hood, make sure all obstacles are removed from the hood opening. Closing the hood with an obstacle in the hood opening may cause damage to the vehicle.

WARNING. Fire Hazard.

Do not leave gloves, rags, or other flammable materials in the engine compartment. This may cause a fire.

WARNING - Unlatched Hood

Always check that the hood is securely latched before driving. If it is not latched, the hood may open while the vehicle is moving and block your view, which may result in a traffic accident.