05
5-63
Hood
Opening the hood
OIK050020
1.  Park the vehicle and set the parking 
brake.
2.  Pull the release lever to unlatch the 
hood. The hood should pop open 
slightly.
OIK050021
3.  Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the 
hood slightly, push up the secondary 
latch (1) inside of the hood center and 
lift the hood (2).
After the hood has been lifted halfway, 
it will raise completely by itself.
Closing the hood
1.  Before closing the hood, check in and 
around the engine compartment to 
ensure the following:
 - Any tools or other loose objects 
are removed from the engine room 
area or hood opening area
 - All glove, rags, or other 
combustible materials is removed 
from the engine compartment
 - All filler caps are tightly and 
correctly installed
2.  Lower the hood halfway (lifted 
approximately 12 in. (30 cm) from the 
closed position) and push down to 
securely lock in place. Then double 
check to be sure the hood is secure. 
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is 
not securely locked. Open it again and 
close it with more force.
 WARNING
ś Before closing the hood, ensure 
all obstructions are removed from 
around the hood opening.
ś Always double check to be sure that 
the hood is firmly latched before 
driving away. Check there is no 
hood open warning light or message 
displayed on the instrument cluster. 
Driving with the hood opened may 
cause a total loss of visibility, which 
might result in an accident.
ś Do not move the vehicle with the 
hood in the raised position, as vision 
is obstructed, which might result in 
an accident, and the hood could fall 
or be damaged.
EXTERIOR FEATURES