Suzuki NEXA BALENO Owner's Manual & Service Booklet page 306

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
NOTICE
If you lift up the hood with the wiper
arms raised, the wiper arms and the
hood may get damaged.
Do not lift up the hood with the wiper
arms raised.
(3)
3) While holding the hood, pull the prop
rod (3) out from the holding clip (4), and
then insert the end of the rod into the
designated hole (5).
7-5
• The prop rod can be hot enough to
burn your finger while the engine is
running or right after the engine
stopped. If you would like to use
the prop rod while the engine is
running or right after the engine
stopped, touch the prop rod after it
becomes cool enough.
• If the prop rod slips out, you may
※
get caught in the closing hood.
Insert the end of the prop rod into
the hole securely.
(4)
• The prop rod may slip out when the
hood is blown by wind. If this
occurs, you may get caught in the
closing hood. Be very careful when
you open the hood on a windy day.
(5)
NOTE:
When you pull out the prop rod from the
holding clip, hold the
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part.
Closing the Hood
1) Lift up the hood slightly and remove the
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back into the holding clip.
2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm above
the hood latch, and then let it drop
down. Check that the hood is securely
latched after closing.
WARNING
If the hood is not fully closed, it can
fly up unexpectedly during driving,
obstructing your view and resulting
in an accident. Check that the hood is
fully closed and latched before driv-
ing.
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