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 driv-
er’s side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the front of the vehicle.
3. Push the safety latch release lever toward the pas-
senger side of the vehicle. The safety latch is
located behind the center front edge of the hood.
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 transmission
must be in PARK.
TO CLOSE THE HOOD
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other
hand remove the support rod from its seat and rein-
sert it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
from the engine compartment and drop it. Make
sure that the hood is completely closed.
WARNING!
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.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is
fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
TO UNLOCK/OPEN THE LIFTGATE
The liftgate may be released in several ways:
•
Key fob
•
Outside handle
•
Button on overhead console
Push the liftgate button on the key fob twice within five
seconds to release the liftgate.
The key fob and the overhead console button will
release the liftgate when the liftgate is locked. The out-
side handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked. If the
vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, pulling the out-
side handle will unlock and release the liftgate, with a
valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Latch Release Lever Location
54 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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