User's Manual

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HOOD
Hood
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
WARNING: Never work on a vehicle
that is plugged in. Always remember
to unplug the vehicle before working under
the hood or the underside of the vehicle.
OPENING THE HOOD
WARNING: Make sure that the hood
is in the fully open position before
working in the engine compartment. In
windy conditions, you may need to secure
the hood to prevent the hood from being
closed by the wind.
1. Pull the (recessed) hood release handle,
located on the lower edge of the
dashboard closing panel.
2. Raise the hood.
3. Ensure the hood is in the fully open
position.
CLOSING THE HOOD
1. Lower the hood to the closed position.
2. Press down firmly on each side of the
hood (see illustration) to engage the
locks.
Note: You will hear the locks click into
place.
CAUTION: Before driving, check that
the locks on both sides of the hood are
fully engaged by attempting to lift the
hood. There should be no movement.