To open the hood, do the following:

1. Release both hood side latches.




Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel.




2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the assist handles toward you to lift the hood.
3. Pull the hood open until it is supported by the cables.

Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. To close the hood, do the following:

1. Hold up the hood a few inches from the closed position and then let it go so that it has enough force to engage the hood latch.
2. Pull up on the assist handles to be sure that the hood is latched.
3. Latch both hood side latches.