1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Disconnect the hood latch switch connector..
4. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
NOTE:
Inspect the continuity when the hood is open and closed.


If the operation as indicated in the table cannot be verified, replace the hood latch.
Hood Latch Switch
Hood Release Cable Removal/InstallationRear Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. Remove the rear spoiler..
4. Disconnect the rear washer hose from the rear washer nozzle..
5. While pressing tabs of the rear washer nozzle in the direction of the arrows
(1) shown in the figure, pull the rea ...
Storage Compartments
WARNING
Keep storage boxes closed when driving:
Driving with the storage boxes open is dangerous. To reduce the possibility of
injury in an accident or a sudden stop, keep the storage boxes closed when driving.
CAUTION
Do not leave lighters or eyeglasses in the storage boxes while parked under ...
Engine Tune Up
Engine Tune-up Preparation
NOTE:
If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for a specified time,
the engine speed may decrease to the idle speed. This is due to the fuel cut
control operation, which prevents overheating, and it does not indicate a malfunction.
The engine s ...