Hood - Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual

Hood

To open the hood:
1. Turn the vehicle off before
opening the hood. If the vehicle
is on, the engine will start when
the hood is opened. See Electric
Mode on page 9 23 and
Extended Range Mode on
page 9 23.
2. Pull the release handle with
this symbol. It is below the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
3. Go to the front of the vehicle and
locate the secondary release
lever under the front center of
the hood. Push the secondary
hood release lever to the right to
disengage.
4. Lift the hood and release the
hood prop rod from its retainer
above the radiator support.
Place the prop rod securely into
the slotted retainer in the hood.
Vehicle Care
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, check
that all filler caps are properly
installed. Then, lift the hood to
relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
2. Remove the hood prop from the
slotted retainer in the hood and
return it to its retainer above the
radiator support. The prop rod
must lock into place when
returning it to the retainer to
prevent hood damage.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in)
above the vehicle and release it
so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is firmly
closed. Repeat the process if
necessary.
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