1. Pull thehood lock releasehandle
᭺
1
located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
2. Locatethe lever
᭺
2
in betweenthe hoodand
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
᭺
3
.
4. Remove the support rod
᭺
4
and insert it into
the slot
᭺
5
.
Hold the coated parts
᭺
A
when removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts, as they may be
hot immediately after the engine has been
stopped.
When closing the hood, return the supportrod to
its original position, lower the hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and
release it. This allows proper engagement of the
hood latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoidinjury
do not open the hood.
WPD0463
HOOD
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-23
