6-10
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the
secondary hood release lever. The secondary hood
release lever is located near the front center of the
hood toward the driver’s side.
3. Lift the hood,
release the hood
prop from its
retainer and put the
hood prop into the
slot in the hood
marked “PROP
ROD.” Use the
prop rod sleeve
when handling the
prop rod.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the
hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the
hood and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood
8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 cm) above the vehicle and
release it to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is
closed and repeat the process if necessary.