Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.

Lift the hood catch and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
CAUTION
- Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
- After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.
NOTICE
- When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
Do-it-yourself service precautions
Positioning a floor jackDrive Shaft System
Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. NOTICE OF REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
(a) When removing and installing the front drive shaft assembly RH in a AWD vehicle,
be sure to first drain all the transaxle oil and transfer oil. If removal and i ...
Lost Communication with Rear Airbag Sensor LH (B1637/82,B1638/82,B1647/82,B1697/82,B1698/82)
DESCRIPTION
The side collision sensor LH circuit (to determine deployment of the front seat
side airbag assembly LH and curtain shield airbag assembly LH) is composed of the
center airbag sensor assembly, rear airbag sensor LH and side airbag sensor LH.
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable
is reconnected (See page ).
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEE ...