Opening/closing the hood
Opening the hood
1. Pull the lever located under the left side of
the dashboard to release the hood lock.
2. Lift the hood slightly.
3. Press up the release control located under
the front edge of the hood and lift.
To close the hood, place your hand on it and press down until the hood locks in the closed position.
WARNING
• Do not grasp the ribs in the grille when
closing the hood. If your fingers protrude
through the grille, they could be
injured on components in the engine
compartment as the grille closes. We
recommend pressing down on the hood
to close it.
• Check that the hood locks properly
when closed!
See also:
Parking lights
Headlight control in position for parking lights
The parking lights (the license plate lights also
come on) can be turned on even when the ignition
is switched off.
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a depth of approximately 16 inches (40 cm), at
a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
Take particular care when driving through flowing
water.
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