Opening the hood

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  1. To open the hood, pull the hood release lever. The hood should pop up slightly.
WARNING After turning off the engine of a vehicle parked on a level surface, open the hood, place the gear selector in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, or in 1st gear or R (Reverse) for a manual transmission, and apply the parking brake.
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  1. Then go to the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly, push the auxiliary latch (1) located inside under the hood, and lift the hood (2) up.
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  1. Remove the prop rod from the hood.
  2. Hold the hood open with the prop rod.
WARNING - Hot Components Hold the prop rod at the rubber-covered section. When the engine is hot, the rubber helps protect the user from burns from hot metal.

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