To open the hood, do the following:

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   Pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel.

2. Release the secondary latch on the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
4. Release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) above the vehicle and release it to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.