Opening the hood

1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.


1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary


2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).

3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised about halfway.

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