Operation Manual

1. Pull the hood lock release handle
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1
located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
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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
● Always be sure the lift gate has been closed
securely to prevent it from opening while
driving.
● Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. See “PRECAUTIONS
WHEN STARTING AND DRIVING” in the “5.
Starting and driving” section for exhaust
gas.
SPA2452
HOOD LIFT GATE
3-16 Pre-driving checks and adjustments