Closing the Hood

5th Gen and P4 dm 02.09.003
  1. If the vehicle is equipped with a locking hood-strut, disengage it by pushing the lever down.
  2. Push on the top center of the hood, tilting it toward the closed position.
  3. As the hood goes over center, allow it to settle on the rear supports.
    4. Important: Make sure that both hood hold-down latches are fully engaged before operating the vehicle.
  4. Make sure the hood is flush with the cowl, then secure the hood by engaging both hood hold-down latches.
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Parent topic: Opening and Closing the Hood
Document Number: 0000107754
Manual Publication Date: 2025-03-10
Topic Publication Date: 2026-09-01