Operation Manual

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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Hood
• Before closing the hood,
ensure that all obstructions
are removed from the hood
opening. Closing the hood
with an obstruction present in
the hood opening may result
in property damage or severe
personal injury.
• Do not leave gloves, rags or
any other combustible materi-
al in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.
WARNING
• Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away. If it
is not latched, the hood could
fly open while the vehicle is
being driven, causing a total
loss of visibility, which might
result in an accident.
• The support rod must be
inserted completely into the
hole whenever you inspect the
engine compartment. This will
prevent the hood from falling
and possibly injuring you.
• Do not move the vehicle with
the hood raised. The view will
be blocked and the hood
could fall or be damaged.
WARNING