User's Guide Part 3

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Hood

WARNING

Always check that the hood is closed

and securely locked:

A hood that is not closed and securely

locked is dangerous as it could  y open

while the vehicle is moving and block

the driver's vision which could result in

a serious accident.

Opening the Hood

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the

release handle to unlock the hood.

Release handle

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening,

slide the latch lever to the right, and lift

up the hood.

Lever

NOTE

The lever is located a little to the left of

center when facing the vehicle.

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded

area and secure it in the support rod

hole indicated by the arrow to hold the

hood open.

Pad

Clip

Support rod

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