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 jackPrecaution
PRECAUTION
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following systems after the cable is reconnected.
System Name
See Procedure
Power back door system
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High Temperature Adjustment
HIGH TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. ADJUST FLUID LEVEL AT HIGH TEMPERATURE
CAUTION:
Use caution while the engine is idling and the cooling fan is operating.
Be careful not to burn yourself when the automatic transaxle fluid temperature ...
Speed Sensor(when Not Using The Engine Support Bridge)
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
HINT:
See the steps from "Remove Engine Assembly with transaxle" through "Remove Automatic
Transaxle Assembly" (See page ). ...