To open the hood, do the following:

1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column.



2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver's side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood.
4. Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked with an arrow.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) above the vehicle and release it to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the procedure if necessary.

To open the hood, do the following:

1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the steering column.



2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood.
4. After the hood is slightly lifted, it will continue to open to the full position. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the strut is reduced, then release the hood to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.