- Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
- Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.
- Push the
hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and open the
hood.
- Lift the
hood up most of the way. The hydraulic supports lift it up the rest of the way and hold it up.
Lower the hood, to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and press firmly down with your hands.
Notice Do not open the
hood when the wiper arms are raised. The
hood will strike the wipers, and may damage either the
hood or the wipers.