Opening and closing the hood

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch that is

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch that is located under the front center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.

Note: Make sure the hood is properly closed.

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