Opening The Bonnet - Honda Accord Sedan 2016 Manual

uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuOpening the Bonnet

Opening the Bonnet

Bonnet Release Handle
Pull
Lever
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the bonnet release handle under the
driver side's lower outer corner of the
dashboard.
u The bonnet will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the bonnet latch lever in the centre
of the bonnet to release the lock
mechanism, and open the bonnet.
4. Lift the bonnet up most of the way.
u The hydraulic supports will lift it up the
rest of the way and hold it up.
When closing, lower it to approximately
30 cm, then press down firmly with your
hands.
1Opening the Bonnet
NOTICE
Do not open the bonnet when the wiper arms are
raised.
The bonnet will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the bonnet or the wipers.
When closing the bonnet, check that the bonnet is
securely latched.
If the bonnet latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the bonnet without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.