Operation Manual

WARNING
• Make sure that the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to
open during driving and result in an
accident.
• If steam or smoke is emitting from the
motor compartment, do not open the
hood. Doing so could cause an injury.
When opening the hood:
1. Securely close the charge port door.
2. Pull the hood lock release handle
䊊
1
located
below the instrument panel. The hood will
then spring up slightly.
3. Locate the lever
䊊
2
in between the hood and
charge port lid, and push the lever upward
with your fingertips.
4. Raise the hood
䊊
3
.
5. Remove the support rod
䊊
4
from the hood
and insert it into the slot
䊊
5
.
Hold the coated part
䊊
A
when removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts because they may
be hot immediately after the EV (Electric
Vehicle) system has been stopped.
When closing the hood:
1. Return the support rod to its original position.
2. Slowly move the hood down to latch the lock.
3. Push the hood down to lock the hood se-
curely into place.
HOOD
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17