Maintenance: Service and Repair

Engine hood:

Release Lever - Under Dashboard:

To unlock the engine hood, pull the release lever on the left under the dashboard (see illustration). The hood pops up slightly under spring pressure.

Release Lever - Hood:

At the same time the hood release lever will pop out between the louvers of the front radiator grille - see illustration.

Note

Before opening the engine hood, make sure that the windshield wipers are folded flat against the windshield. Otherwise, they could damage the paint on the hood.

To open, lift the engine hood slightly. Pull the release lever in the direction indicated (see illustration). This will release the hook under the hood.

Open the hood all the way. It will be held up by gas pressure in the strut.

To close:

Grasp the engine hood on the side where the gas pressure strut is located. Pull the hood down until the pressure from the strut is reduced. Then let the hood fall and latch in place - you do not need to press the hood down again.

WARNING

^ A hood that is not completely latched could fly up and block your view while driving. When you close the engine hood, check it to make sure the safety catch has properly engaged. The hood should be flush with the surrounding vehicle body parts.

^ If you ever notice while driving that the hood is not secured properly, stop at once and close it.

Always heed all WARNINGS.