2. Move to the outside of the vehicle, reach into the
opening beneath the center of the hood and push the
safety latch lever to the right to release it, before
raising the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Lever Location
3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood
slot to secure the hood in the open position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85
Hood Prop Rod Slot
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center
of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
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