Pic. 18. Hood opening handle
To open the hood:
- Pull the handle towards you.
- Place your hand under the hood just to the left of center and lift the safety latch located on the edge of the hood.
- Raise the hood. Release the support leg from its clip and insert it into the appropriate slot on the underside of the hood.
Warning. Make sure the strut is properly fixed to avoid injury from the hood falling.
Warning. Use extreme caution when working in the engine compartment after a recent engine shutdown. Engine components get very hot. Wait for the engine to cool down.
To close the hood:
- Hold the hood with one hand, and with the other hand, release the support leg from the socket on the underside of the hood and fix it in the corresponding clip.
- Gently lower the hood, holding it, and from a height of approximately 20 cm, let it fall freely. The hood will close automatically. Do not apply excessive force.