Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 59
HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located
underneath the driver’s side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Location (Underneath Instrument Panel)
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The
safety latch release lever is located behind
the front edge of the hood at the center.
Reach in at the center of the hood with a
palm facing the ground. Once contact is
made with the safety latch release lever,
push it toward the passenger side of the
vehicle to fully release the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
CLOSING THE HOOD
Hoods equipped with gas props are closed from
the point where the props no longer hold the
hood open.
LIFTGATE
UNLOCK/OPEN THE LIFTGATE
The liftgate may be released in one of several
ways:
Key fob
Outside handle
Button on overhead console
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driv-
ing 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.
2
21_MP_OM_EN_USC_t.book Page 59
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...