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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 59
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push
the safety latch release lever toward the
passenger side of the vehicle. The hood
release lever is located behind the center front
edge of the hood.
Safety Latch Release Lever Location
3. Remove the support rod from the locking tab
and insert it into the seat located on the
underside of the hood. Be sure the rod is
locked into position.
Hood Prop System
TO CLOSE THE HOOD
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the
other hand remove the support rod from its
seat and reinsert it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) from the engine compartment and
drop it. Make sure that the hood is completely
closed.
1 — Locking Tab
2 — Support Rod
3 — Support Rod Seat
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.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to close.
Make sure hood is fully closed for both latches.
Never drive vehicle unless hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.
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