Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 379

OTHER CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
3) While holding the hood, pull the prop
rod out from the holding clip, and then
insert the end of the rod into the desig-
nated hole in the hood.
CAUTION
• The prop rod can be hot enough to
burn your finger right after driving.
Touch the rod after it becomes cool
enough.
• Insert the end of the rod into the
hole securely. If the rod slips out,
you may get caught in the closing
hood.
• The rod may slip out when the
hood is blown by wind. Be careful
on windy days.
5-3
To close the engine hood:
1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the
EXAMPLE
prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod
back into the holding clip.
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2) Lower the hood to about 20 cm (7.8 in)
above the hood latch, and then let it
drop down. Check that the hood is
securely latched after closing.
Check that the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
EXAMPLE
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WARNING
CAUTION
To avoid injury, check that no part of
the occupant's body such as hands
or head is in the path of the hood
when closing it.
NOTICE
Pushing on the hood from the top
may damage it.