Get Maintenance and service -> Engine hood Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

$11-5Maintenance and service/Engine hoodEngine hoodTo open the hood:burn or other injury. Note that theoil filter becomes very hot when1. If the wiper blades are lifted off thethe engine is running and re-windshield, return them to their originalCAUTIONmains hot for some time engine has stopped.. When you open the engine hood,do not stand the wiper blades , while the hood is& When checking or servicingopen, do not operate the wind-in the engine compartmentshield wipers. Doing so couldwhile the engine is runningresult in damage to the enginehood and wiper . Be extremely careful not to catchfingers or other objects whenA running engine can be the engine your fingers, hands, clothing,hair and tools away from the cooling. Do not push the hood forcibly tofan, drive belt and any other movingclose it. It could deform theengine parts. Removing rings,metal.2. Pull the hood release knob under thewatches and ties is panel.. Be extremely careful opening theengine hood when the wind isstrong. The engine hood couldclose suddenly, possibly causinginjuries from slamming.. Do not install accessories otherthan genuine SUBARU parts tothe engine hood. If the enginehood becomes too heavy, thestay may not be able to supportholding it open.– CONTINUED –$

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Maintenance and service/Engine hood

Engine hood

To open the hood:

burn or other injury. Note that the

oil filter becomes very hot when

1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the

the engine is running and re-

windshield, return them to their original

CAUTION

mains hot for some time after

position.

the engine has stopped.

. When you open the engine hood,

do not stand the wiper blades up.

Furthermore, while the hood is

& When checking or servicing

open, do not operate the wind-

in the engine compartment

shield wipers. Doing so could

while the engine is running

result in damage to the engine

hood and wiper blades.

WARNING

. Be extremely careful not to catch

fingers or other objects when

A running engine can be dangerous.

closing the engine hood.

Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,

hair and tools away from the cooling

. Do not push the hood forcibly to

fan, drive belt and any other moving

close it. It could deform the

engine parts. Removing rings,

metal.

2. Pull the hood release knob under the

watches and ties is advisable.

instrument panel.

. Be extremely careful opening the

engine hood when the wind is

strong. The engine hood could

close suddenly, possibly causing

injuries from slamming.

. Do not install accessories other

than genuine SUBARU parts to

the engine hood. If the engine

hood becomes too heavy, the

stay may not be able to support

holding it open.

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3. Release the secondary hood release

WARNING

by moving the lever between the front

grille and the hood toward the left.

Always check that the hood is

properly locked before you start

driving. If it is not, it might fly open

while the vehicle is moving and

block your view, which may cause

an accident and serious bodily in-

jury.

4. Lift up the hood, release the hood prop

from its retainer and put the end of the

hood prop into the slot in the hood.

To close the hood:

1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the

hood prop from the slot in the hood and

return the prop to its retainer.

2. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-

mately 5.9 in (15 cm) above its closed

position and then let it drop.

3. After closing the hood, be sure the

hood is securely locked.

If this does not close the hood, release it

from a slightly higher position.

Maintenance and service -> Engine hood for Your Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

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