- 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.
- To release the lock mechanism, locate the hood latch lever in
the center of the hood. Push it to the right, then open the hood.
- Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the
support rod in the hood.
- When closing, remove the support rod and stow it in the clamp,
then gently lower the hood. Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
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.
