VEHICLE CARE 283
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with the
i symbol. It is on the lower left
side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
locate the secondary release lever
under the front center of the hood.
Push the secondary hood release
lever to the right to release.
3. After you have partially lifted the
hood, the gas strut system will
automatically lift the hood and
hold it in the fully open position.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all
filler caps are on properly, and all
tools are removed.
2. Pull the hood down until the strut
system is no longer holding up
the hood.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) above
the vehicle. Allow the hood to fall.
Check to make sure the hood is
latched completely. Repeat this
process with additional force if
necessary.
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Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood
is not latched completely. The hood
could open fully, block your vision,
and cause a crash. You or others
could be injured. Always close the
hood completely before driving.
The Driver Information Center (DIC)
will display a message if the hood is
not fully closed.
Stop and turn off the vehicle, check
the hood for obstructions, and close
the hood again. Check to see if the
message still appears on the DIC.
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