Opening and closing the hood

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located
under the front center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
Note: Make sure the hood is properly closed.
See also:
Washing the exterior
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo,
such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized
dealer.
• Never use strong hou ...
Driving through water
WARNING: Drive through water in an emergency only, and not as part of
normal driving.
WARNING: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.
Note: Driving through deep water may allow wa ...
Underbody
Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain
holes free from packed dirt. ...
