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 jackInstallation
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
1. INSTALL TIMING CHAIN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to 2 new oil pump gaskets and new
oil hole cover gasket.
(b) Install the 2 new oil pump gas ...
Certification ECU Communication Stop Mode
DESCRIPTION
Detection Item
Symptom
Trouble Area
Certification ECU Communication Stop Mode
"Smart Access/Smart Key/Wireless Tuner" is not displayed on
"CAN Bus Check&q ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" ...