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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Opening the hood
1
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
3
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the support rod into the
slot.
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WARNING
Pre-driving check
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Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly,
it may open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause an accident,
which may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
After installing the support
■
rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the
hood securely preventing it from
falling down onto your head or
body.
NOTICE
When closing the hood
■
Be sure to return the support rod
to its clip before closing the hood.
Closing the hood with the support
rod not clipped could cause the
hood to bend.