To open the hood.

1. 
   
   

   Pull the hood release handle. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side.

2. From the front of the vehicle, push the underhood release to the right, located near the center of the hood, above the grille.
3. Lift the hood.
4. Pull up on the hood prop.

The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood, so be careful when handling it. Use the hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop.

5. Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood, on the driver side of the vehicle. It is marked by an arrow.

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