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 right to release it, before
raising the hood.
3. Raise the hood and place the hood prop rod in hood
slot to secure the hood in the open position.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
• Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod
is fully seated into its storage retaining clips.
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Hood Safety Latch Lever Location
Hood Prop Rod Slot
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE