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.
See also:
Towing Requirements – Tires
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or
a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with
the windows down in certain open or p ...
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold the PANIC button on
the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is
activated, the headlights will turn o ...


