2017-2022 Subaru XV SUV Maintenance and service -> Engine hood User Manual
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11-5Maintenance and service/Engine hoodEngine hoodTo open the hood:engine has cooled down comple-tely. Doing so may result in a burn1. If the wiper blades are lifted off theS11ACor other injury. Note that the oilwindshield, return them to their originalCAUTIONfilter becomes very hot when is running and remains. When you open the engine hood,hot for some time after the enginedo not stand the wiper blades , while the hood isopen, do not operate the wind-shield wipers. Doing so could& When checking or servicingresult in damage to the enginein the engine compartmenthood and wiper the engine is running. Be extremely careful not to catchS11AB02fingers or other objects whenWARNINGclosing the engine hood.A running engine can be dangerous.. Do not push the hood forcibly toKeep your fingers, hands, clothing,close it. It could deform the and tools away from the cooling2. Pull the hood release knob under the. Be extremely careful opening thefan, drive belt and any other movinginstrument hood when the wind isengine parts. Removing rings,strong. The engine hood couldwatches and ties is 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.3 CONTINUED 3
11-5
Maintenance and service/Engine hood
Engine hood
To open the hood:
engine has cooled down comple-
tely. Doing so may result in a burn
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
S11AC
or other injury. Note that the oil
windshield, return them to their original
CAUTION
filter becomes very hot when the
position.
engine is running and remains
. When you open the engine hood,
hot for some time after the engine
do not stand the wiper blades up.
has stopped.
Furthermore, while the hood is
open, do not operate the wind-
shield wipers. Doing so could
& When checking or servicing
result in damage to the engine
in the engine compartment
hood and wiper blades.
while the engine is running
. Be extremely careful not to catch
S11AB02
fingers or other objects when
WARNING
closing the engine hood.
A running engine can be dangerous.
. Do not push the hood forcibly to
Keep your fingers, hands, clothing,
close it. It could deform the metal.
hair and tools away from the cooling
2. Pull the hood release knob under the
. Be extremely careful opening the
fan, drive belt and any other moving
instrument panel.
engine hood when the wind is
engine parts. Removing rings,
strong. The engine hood could
watches and ties is advisable.
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.
3 CONTINUED 3
11-6Maintenance and service/Engine hood3. Release the secondary hood releaseWARNINGby moving the lever between the front grilleand the hood toward the check that the hood isproperly locked before you startdriving. If it is not, it might fly openwhile the vehicle is moving andblock your view, which may causean accident and serious bodily in-jury.4. Lift up the hood, release the hood propfrom its retainer and put the end of thehood prop into the slot in the close the hood:1. Lift the hood slightly and remove thehood prop from the slot in the hood andreturn the prop to its retainer.2. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-mately 5.9 in (15 cm) above its closedposition and then let it drop.3. After closing the hood, be sure thehood is securely this does not close the hood, release itfrom a slightly higher position.
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Maintenance and service/Engine hood
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.

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