Operation Manual

3-18 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SPA2733
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
*
1
located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*
2
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close
the hood down to latch both the right
and left locks. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place.
WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure 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 avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
. Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “Exhaust
gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section of this
manual.
. Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from play-
ing and becoming locked in the trunk
where they could be seriously injured.
Keep the car locked, with the trunk
closed, when not in use, and prevent
children’s access to Intelligent Keys.
HOOD TRUNK LID