OPENING THE HOOD
• Release the two hood latches located on theleft and right side of the hood.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Push the latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood. You may have to push down
slightly on the hood before pushing the safety
latch.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower
the hood slowly.
• Secure both of the hood latches.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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