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1. Pull the hood lock release handle1
located below the driver’s side instru-
ment panel until the hood springs up
slightly.
2. Locate the lever
2under the hood and
push the lever sideways with your fin-
gertips.
3. Raise the hood
3.
4. Remove the support rod and insert it into the slot
4. Hold the coated parts when removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts, as they
may be hot immediately af ter the engine
has been stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 12 in (30 cm) above the
latch and release it. This allows proper en-
gagement of the hood latch.
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WARNING
∙ Do not drive with the trunk lid open.This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle. For
additional information, refer to “Ex-
haust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the
“Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
∙ Closely supervise children when they are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.
KEY OPERATION (if so equipped)
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clock-
wise. To close the trunk lid, lower and push
the trunk lid down securely.
OPENER OPERATION
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∙ Closely supervise children when theyare around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
rear seatback and trunk lid securely
latched when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to car keys.
The trunk lid release is located on the floor
to the lef t of the driver’s seat.
To open the trunk lid, pull the opener lever
up.
To close the trunk lid, lower and push the
trunk lid down securely.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
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For additional information, refer to “Seats”
in the “Safety—Seats, seat belts and supple-
mental restraint system” section of this
manual.
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∙ Failure to tighten the fuel-filler capproperly may cause the