HOOD
TO OPEN THE HOOD
WARNING!
Always place the ignition in the OFF position
before opening the hood. If the ignition is in the
RUN position and the Propulsion System is
active when the hood is opened, the engine
could automatically start, and persons not clear
of the vehicle could be injured by the engine’s
moving parts.
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located underneath
the base of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. Reach into
the opening beneath the center of the hood
and push the safety latch lever to the left to
release it, before raising the hood.
NOTE:
•
Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector
must be in PARK.
•
You may have to push down slightly on the
hood before pushing the safety latch.
•
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.
TO CLOSE THE HOOD
To close the hood, pull downward in a continuous
motion until the crossover point, where the gas
props no longer hold the hood open, has been
reached.
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
10 – 14 inches (30 – 36 cm) and drop the hood
to close. Make sure hood is fully closed and
latched. Never drive vehicle unless hood is fully
closed, and latched.
Safety Latch Release Lever Location
EXTERIOR 39
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