Opening the Hood

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  1. Apply the parking brakes.
  2. Release both hood hold-down latches by pulling the ends outward. See Fig. and see Fig..

    • Pull upwards on the latch to open.

    Fig. 1, Hood Hold-Down Latch Engaged

    Fig. 2, Hood Hold-Down Latch Opened

  3. Slowly tilt the hood with both hands on the hood handle.
  4. As the hood starts to open, walk backwards as you pull. Tilt-assist struts help to both raise the hood and lower it, and restraint straps prevent the hood from over travel. See Fig.. The hood will stop in the full-open position.

    1. Restraint Strap

    2. Hood Strut

    Fig. 3, Hood Assist

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Parent topic: Vehicle Access
Document Number: 0000088043
Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-21
Topic Publication Date: 2025-02-13