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 jackRemoval
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
3. REMOVE FRONT WI ...
PS Warning Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
If the power steering ECU detects a malfunction, the P/S warning light comes
on. At this time, the power steering ECU stores a DTC in its memory.
WIRING DIAGRAM
1. w/ Smart Key System
2. w/o Smart Key System
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTI ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH
from the rear stabilizer bar.
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