To open the hood:

1. 
   
   

   Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel.




2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever, located under the front center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer located on the underside of the hood.



4. Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the inner fender.

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 inner fender and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood 12 inches (30 cm) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary.