Maintenance and care

Hood

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Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.


Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood.

CAUTION Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.