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uuMaintenance Under the HooduOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood1.Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
uThe hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. 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.
1Opening the Hood
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.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop
function is activated.
Hood Release
Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
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Index
Troubleshooting....................................... 269
Blown Fuse ...................................... 297, 298
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 24
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 24
Emergency Towing .................................. 301
Engine Does Not Start.............................. 286
Noise When Braking .................................. 24
Overheating............................................. 290
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 271
Regular Gasoline.............................. 216, 306
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 289
Unable to Open the Hatch ....................... 303
Warning Indicators .................................... 66
Turn Signals ............................................... 111
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 74 U
Unlocking the Doors
................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 139
USB Flash Drive ......................................... 157
VVanity Mirrors ............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 308
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®).................. 203
Off Button............................................... 204
Off Indicator.............................................. 70
System Indicator ........................................ 70
Ventilation ................................................ 134
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 231, 307
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 203W
Warning and Information Messages
........ 78
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 292
Warning Labels .......................................... 63
Warranties (Warranty M anual provided
separately) .............................................. 313
Watts ........................................................ 306
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 258
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ........... 274
Window Washers ..................................... 114
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 241
Switch .................................................... 114
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 108
Windshield ............................................... 114
Cleaning ................................................. 268
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 135
Washer Fluid ........................................... 241
Wiper Blades................................... 250, 252
Wipers and Washers ............................... 114
Winter Tires .............................................. 261
Snow Tires .............................................. 261
Tire Chains.............................................. 261
Wipers and Washers ................................ 114
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades ................................................... 250
WMA ................................................. 147, 151
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