134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever inside your vehicle located below
the instrument panel and in front of the driver's door.
Hood Release Handle
2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left,
and lift the hood.
Underhood Safety Latch
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.