Nissan 2010 Altima Automobile User Manual


 
1
Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
2
Lift thelever atthe front ofthe hoodwith your
fingertips and raise the hood.
3
Remove the support rod from the clamp.
4
Insert the support rod into the hole on the
passenger’s side of the hood.
5
When closing thehood, return the hoodrod to its
original position. Lower the hood approximately
12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and release it.
Thisallows properengagement ofthe hoodlatch.
WARNING
Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure 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 avoidinjury
do not open the hood.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
Donot drivewith thetrunk lid open.This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
WPD0441 LPD0394
HOOD TRUNK LID
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