To Open And Close The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering column.
Hood Release
2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety catch lever downward while raising the hood at the same time.
Safety Catch Location
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately
12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
See also:
General Information
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The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low
of a vehicle speed.
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Mini-Trip Computer — If Equipped
The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
and temperature display.
NOTE:
The system will display the last known outside
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NEUTRAL
Use this range when vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods with engine running. The engine may be started
in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission
into PARK if you must ...