How is a hood opened and closed correctly?

Opening the Hood

1. Pull the hood release lever.
2. Slightly lift the hood.
3. Release the hood latch by pushing the secondary release lever to your left-hand side.
   
4. Open the hood and support it with the prop rod.
   
5. Make sure you fully engage the prop rod end cap with the hood.

Closing the Hood

WARNING:  Make sure that you fully latch the hood before driving. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

1. Fully stow the prop rod prior to lowering the hood.
2. To close, lower the hood and make sure that it fully latches.

Note: Make sure the hood is closed completely.