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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push
the safety latch release lever toward the
passenger side of the vehicle. The hood
release lever is located behind the center
front edge of the hood.
Safety Latch Release Lever Location
3. Remove the support rod from the locking
tab and insert it into the seat located on the
underside of the hood. Be sure the rod is
locked into position.
Hood Prop System
1 — Locking Tab
2 — Support Rod
3 — Support Rod Seat
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1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with
the other hand remove the support rod
from its seat and reinsert it into the locking
tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) from the engine compartment and
drop it. Make sure that the hood is
completely closed.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to
close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both
latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood is
fully closed, with both latches engaged.
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