OWNER HANDBOOK - Page 209

For 2015 FREEMONT.

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SERVICE ACTIVE HOOD SYSTEM
If the system has deployed the Active Hood, or if it
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns
on the Air Bag Warning Light and it will display the
“SERVICE ACTIVE HOOD” message in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), if equipped. A
single chime will sound if the Air Bag Warning Light
comes on again after initial startup. It also includes
diagnostics that will illuminate the Air Bag Warning
Light if a malfunction is noted that could affect the
Active Hood system. The diagnostics also record the
nature of the malfunction. If the Air Bag Warning Light
is illuminated, or if “SERVICE ACTIVE HOOD” ap-
pears in the EVIC, if equipped, see your authorized
dealer.
In the event of an Active Hood deployment, the vehicle
should be serviced by an authorized dealer. The hood
hinges must be serviced and the actuator assemblies
replaced to restore system functionality. Following an
Active Hood deployment, the hood position can be
temporarily reset by pushing down at the rear edge
over the hood hinges as the internal pressure of each
actuator is relieved. The temporary hood reset posi-
tion is intended to improve forward driving visibility
over the hood until the vehicle can be serviced.
The temporary hood reset position will leave the hood
approximately 5 mm above the fender surface. The
front bumper assembly may affect proper operation of
the Active Hood system. The front bumper compo-
nents should be inspected for damage and replaced if
necessary in the event of a frontal impact, even if it
occurs at a low rate of speed.
NOTE: After any Active Hood deployment, the ve-
hicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.
(fig. 137)
(fig. 137)
Service Active Hood
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KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN
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SERVICING
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