Hood
Opening the hood
1
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and
lift the hood.
3
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
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.
After installing the support rod into
■
the slot
Make sure the rod is properly inserted
into the slot to prevent the hood from
shutting on your head or body.
NOTICE
When closing the hood
■
Be sure to return the support rod to its
clip before closing the hood.
Closing the hood without returning the
support rod properly may cause the
hood to be damaged.
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