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1
Pull the hood lock release handle located
belowthe driver’ssideinstrument panel.The
hood will spring up slightly.
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2
Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
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3
Insert the support rod into the slot on the
underside of the hood.
Whenclosing thehood, returnthe hoodrod toits
original position. Lower the hood approximately
12 inch (30 cm) above the latch and release it.
Thisallowsproperengagement ofthehoodlatch.
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 enginecompartment, toavoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
● Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securelyto prevent it fromopen-
ing while driving.
● Donot drive with the liftgate 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.
● Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the lift gate.
LPD0302
HOOD LIFT GATE
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-9