Hood
1 Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver side instrument panel. The
hood will spring up slightly.
2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
When closing the hood, lower it slowly and make sure it locks into place.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Failure
to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
See also:
If your vehicle overheats
- Do not continue to drive if your vehicle overheats. Doing so could cause
engine damage or a vehicle fire.
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engin ...
Brake force distribution
During braking while driving through turns, the
system optimizes the distribution of force to each
of the four wheels depending on the radius of the
turn.
WARNING
● The VDC system is design ...
Brake precautions
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the bra ...