30 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HOOD
OPENING
The hood release lever (to open the primary
latch) and safety latch (to open the secondary
latch) must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under
the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
2. Move to the outside of the front of the
vehicle.
3. Push the safety latch release lever toward
the passenger side of the vehicle. The
safety latch is located behind the center
front edge of the hood.
Safety Latch Location
4. Remove the support rod from the locking
tab and insert it into the seat located on the
underside of the hood.
NOTE:
Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper
arms are not in motion and not in the lifted
position.
While lifting the hood, use both hands.
Vehicle must be at a stop and the automatic
transmission must be in PARK.
If the vehicle was actively charging the High
Volt (HV) battery when the hood was opened,
the vehicle will stop charging until the hood is
closed.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the seat could become
loose. Personal injuries could result.
WARNING!
Always cycle the ignition to OFF mode before
opening the hood. If the ignition is in ON
mode and the Propulsion System is active
when the hood is opened, the engine will
automatically start, and persons not clear of
the vehicle could be injured by the engine’s
moving parts.
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