84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left
side when standing in front of the hood) of the
engine compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the
hole of hood hinge to secure the hood in the open
position.
WARNING! (Continued)
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block
your vision. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood
to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood
is fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both latches en-
gaged.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
Hood Prop Rod
In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the
prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn sig-
nals.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
NOTE: The headlights can only be turned on with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
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