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1. Securely close the charge port lid.
2. Pull the hood lock release handle
O
1
lo-
cated below the driver’s side instrument
panel until the hood springs up slightly.
3. Locate the lever
O
2
between the hood
and the charge port lid, and push the
lever upward with your fingertips.
4. Raise the hood
O
3
.
5. Remove the support rod
O
4
from under
the hood and insert it into the slot
O
5
.
Hold the coated parts when removing or
resetting the support rod
O
A
. Avoid di-
rect contact with the metal parts, as they
may be hot immediately after the engine
has been stopped.
When closing the hood, return the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood
to approximately 8 in (20 cm) above the
latch and release it. This allows proper en-
gagement of the hood latch.
WARNING
• Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the hood
to fly open and result in an accident.
• If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
LPD2691
HOOD
3-18 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
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