Volvo 780 Owner's Manual page 39

1989 Volvo 780
WARNING!
Always turn engine off and apply parking brake when loading/unloading vehicle.
Place the transmission selector in the P(PARK) position to help prevent inadvertent movement of the
selector.
pg. 37 Hood, Engine compartment light
To open the hood
Pull the release handle. It is located under the left side of the dash.
Lift the hood slightly, insert a handle under the center line of the hood and depress the safety-catch
handle. Open the hood.
Check that the hood locks properly when closed.
The normal opening angle for the hood is approximately 55°. By turning the catches on the hinges as
illustrated, the hood can be opened to the vertical position. The catches will return to their normal
positions when the hood is closed.
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