Hood
Open the hood to access the engine compartment. The hood release lever is located between the headlights.
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Push the hood release lever 1 downward to disengage the four hood latches.
CAUTIONEngine components may be hot after use. Always use only the hood handle when opening the hood. Do not grasp the hood edges. -
The metal hood handle 2 is a plate located above the release lever and on the underside of the hood plastic. Firmly grasp the hood handle and pull the hood upward and forward, rotating the hood to a vertical position at the front of the vehicle.
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To close the hood, grasp the hood handle. Pull the handle upward and toward the vehicle until the hood is fully seated. Apply firm downward pressure on the hood at all four latch points to ensure the hood is securely latched at all four points.
