To open the hood, do the following:

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   Locate the interior hood release lever. It is located below the instrument panel on the driver's side of the vehicle.

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   Pull down on the rear edge of the lever to release the hood latch.

3. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield to open the hood.

Notice: Closing the hood with the doors open may damage the hood and/or doors. Always close the doors before closing the hood.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, pull the hood down and close it firmly.