Owner Checks
{ CAUTION
An electric fan under the hood
can start up and injure you even
when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood
electric fan.
{ CAUTION
Things that burn can get on hot
engine parts and start a fire.
These include liquids like fuel, oil,
coolant, brake fluid, windshield
washer and other fluids, and
plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to
drop or spill things that will burn
onto a hot engine.
Hood Release
To open the hood:
1. Pull the release handle with the
above symbol on it. It is located
below the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
2. Pull up on the secondary hood
release. The lever is located
near the middle of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
4. Release the hood prop rod from
its retainer and put it into the
slot in the hood. To insert
the hood prop rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on properly.
Make sure to return the hood prop
rod carefully back to its retainer
to avoid damaging the vehicle.
Vehicle Service and Care 9-5