Opening The Hood - Honda Accord Sedan 2020 Owner's Manual

uuMaintenance Under the HooduOpening the Hood

Opening the Hood

Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver's side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center)
and raise the hood. Once you have raised
the hood slightly, you can release the lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
Grip
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
Clamp
1Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in damage
to the hood and/or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
2.0 L engine models
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may
damage the engine cover and component parts.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.