Opening the hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom
of the instrument panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle located in
the center between the hood and the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.

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Safety and Environment Protection
Warning symbols in this guide
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Vehicle loading
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer,
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Introduction
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