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:
How BLIS functions in daylight anddarkness
Daylight
BLIS reacts to the shape of surrounding vehicles.
The system is designed to help detect
motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses,
motorcycles, etc.
Darkness
BLIS reacts to the headl ...
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack, the condition
of the brake pads can be checked by raising
the vehicle (see page 190 for information
about using the jack and removing a wheel)
and performing a vi ...
The alarm system
The alarm is automatically armed whenever the vehicle is locked with the remote
key or optional Personal Car Communicator.
When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the vehi ...