Vehicle Care 231
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Airbag System
Check 0 73.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
Maintenance Records 0 328.
Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Turn the vehicle off before
opening the hood. If the
vehicle is on, the engine will
start when the hood is opened.
See Electric Mode 0 177 and
Extended Range Mode 0 177.
2. Pull the release handle with
this symbol. It is below the
instrument panel outboard of
the steering wheel.
3. Go to the front of the vehicle
and locate the secondary
release lever under the front
left center of the hood. Push
the secondary hood release
lever to the right to disengage.
4. Lift the hood and release the
hood prop rod from its retainer
above the radiator support.
Place the prop rod securely
into the slot in the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, check
that all filler caps are properly
installed. Then, lift the hood to
relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
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