OPENING THE HOOD
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched,
it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Pull the release lever located below the
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the
• To close the hood, remove the support rod
WARNING!
instrument panel and in front of the driver's
door.
the middle of the hood opening.
at the same time.
hood.
and place it in the retaining clip, then lower
the hood slowly.