Opening the Hood

5th Gen and P4 dm 02.09.002
  1. Release both hood hold-down latches by pulling the handles outward.
  2. Slowly tilt the hood with both hands on the grab handle.
    3. Important: If equipped, check that the automatic locking hood strut is fully engaged before working on the vehicle.
  3. As the hood starts to open, walk backwards as you pull. The hood will stop in the full-open position.
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Parent topic: Opening and Closing the Hood
Document Number: 0000107755
Manual Publication Date: 2025-03-10
Topic Publication Date: 2026-09-01