1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and setting the parking brake.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (1) left side and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised about halfway.
WARNING
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 1 ft. (30 cm) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locks into place.
WARNING - Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING - Unsecured engine Hood
If the engine hood is not secured properly, it is likely to fly up blocking your vision and causing a crash.
The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole whenever you inspect the engine compartment.
This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.
Weight Classification System (WCS)
WCS is intended to detect the occupant’s physique in order to determine
whether the passenger airbag should be suppressed or deployed. WCS classifies
the front passenger side seat by measurin ...
Components
1. Timing chain cover
2. Inner roter
3. Outer roter
4. Oil pump cover
5. Relief plunger
6. Relief spring
7. Relief plug
8. O-ring (suction side)
9. O-ring (disch ...
Certification label
The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gross V ...