1. Pull the hood lock release handle
q
1
located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
q
2
at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise
the hood.
3. When closing the hood, lower it slowly
and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
O
Make sure the hood is completely closed
and latched before driving. Failure to do
so could cause the hood to fly open and
result in an accident.
O
If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
O
The power door lock system allows
you to lock or unlock all doors includ-
ing the lift gate simultaneously.
O
Push the opener switch
q
A
and pull
the opener handle to open the lift
gate.
WARNING
Do not drive with the lift gate open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. See “Precautions
SPA1268B
SPA1879
HOOD
LIFT GATE
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