Hood
(1) Pull the hood lock release handle located below the driver side instrument panel. The hood will spring up slightly.
(2)- Push the lever at the front of the hood to the side as illustrated with your fingertips and raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING:
- Make sure the hood is completely closed and latched before driving. Failure to do so could cause the hood to fly open and result in an accident.
- If you see steam or smoke coming from the engine compartment, to avoid injury do not open the hood.
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Rocking a stuck vehicle
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc.,
use the following procedure:
1. Turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
system.
2. Make sure the area in front and behind the
vehicle is ...
Glass
Glass
When cleaning the rear window, it may be easier
to clean if the inside high-mounted stop light (if
so equipped) is removed first.
Be careful when removing the high-mounted
stop light t ...
Using the brakes
Avoid resting your foot on the brake pedal while
driving. This will cause overheating of the
brakes, wearing out the brake and pads faster
and reduce gas mileage.
To help reduce brake wear and ...