SSANGYONG MUSSO Owner's Manual page 38

4. Before closing the engine hood, press
the support rod firmly into its clip to pre-
vent it from rattling.
5. To close, lower the engine hood and
allow it to drop from the height of about
30cm. Make sure that the engine hood
is locked in position.
WARNING
An open engine hood with engine
running exposes moving parts which
can crush, cut or entangle.
• Do not wear loose clothing.
• Keep hands and hair away from
moving parts.
WARNING
An open engine hood while the ve-
hicle is in motion obscures forward
vision, resulting in an accident.
• Check that the engine hood is fully
latched in position by pulling at
it's front edge before driving.
• Do not operate the engine hood re-
lease handle while vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not move the vehicle with en-
gine hood in raised position.
WARNING
The vehicle can still move from an
stationary position while the engine
hood is open.
Before releasing the engine hood
latch;
• Remove ignition key.
• For manual transmission place
gearshift in 1st or reverse.
• For automatic transmission place
gearshift in P (Park).
• Apply parking brake fully.
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–35
WARNING
If it is necessary to check beneath the
engine hood with engine running ;
• For manual transmission place
gearshift in neutral.
• For automatic transmission place
gearshift in P (park).
• Set parking brake fully.
• Do not wear any clothing such as
ties and handkerchiefs.
• Do not wear loose clothing.
• Keep hands and hair away from
moving parts.