To Open And Close The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.
Hood Release
2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and lift the hood.
Safety Latch Location
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
must wait at least fifteen seconds prior to using the
system.
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