WARNING
Always check that the hood is closed and securely locked:
A hood that is not closed and securely locked is dangerous as it could fly open while the vehicle is moving and block the driver's vision which could result in a serious accident.
Opening the Hood
1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever to the right, and lift up the hood.

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.

Closing the Hood
1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.
2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.

3. Lower the hood slowly until it rests in the unlocked position, and then remove your hands. Push the front center edge of the hood downward until a latching sound is heard, and the hood closes completely.

Owner Maintenance PrecautionsFront Sash Molding Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
NOTE:
Double-sided adhesive tape has already been attached to the new front sash
molding.
1. When installing a new front sash molding, follow the procedur ...
Hood
Purpose/Function
The hood is constructed with a large space between the front end of the hood
and the engine to absorb an impact.
Construction
The hood stiffener positioned at the front end of the hood is shaped so that
it collapses easily during an impact. In addition, the ...
Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Inspection [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Measure the temperature around the passenger compartment temperature sensor
and measure the resistance between passenger compartment temperature sensor terminals
A and B.
If the characteristics of the passenger compartment temperature sensor are
not as shown in the graph, replace t ...