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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SUNROOF MAINTENANCE
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to
clean the glass panel. Periodically check for and clear
out any debris that may have collected in the tracks.
HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
WARNING!
For PHEV Models: Always place the ignition in the OFF
position before opening the hood. If the ignition is in
the RUN position and the Propulsion System is active
when the hood is opened, the engine could automati-
cally start, and persons not clear of the vehicle could
be injured by the engine's moving parts.
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located underneath the
driver's side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Location (Underneath Instrument Panel)
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The safety latch
release lever is located behind the front edge of the
hood at the center. Lift the hood slightly and reach
in at the center of the hood with a palm facing the
ground. Once contact is made with the safety latch
release lever, push it to the left to fully release the
hood.
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
3. Raise the hood completely. The operation is
assisted by the addition of two gas props which hold
it in the open position.
NOTE:
•
Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector
must be in PARK.
•
While lifting the hood, use both hands.
•
Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper arms
are not in motion and not in the lifted position.
For PHEV Models: If the vehicle was actively charg-
•
ing the high voltage battery when the hood was
opened, the vehicle will stop charging until the hood
is closed.
CLOSING THE HOOD
To close the hood, pull downward in a continuous
motion until the crossover point, where the gas props
no longer hold the hood open, has been reached.
NOTE:
•
Make sure the hood is completely closed and not
only fastened by the locking device by trying to open
it. If it is not perfectly closed, do not try to press the
hood down, but open it and repeat the procedure.
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For PHEV Models: If the vehicle stopped charging
the high voltage battery when the hood was opened,
the vehicle will resume charging when the hood
closes.
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 the hood is fully closed, with both latches
engaged.
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