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Hood
CAUTION
D Keep the back window and back
door closed while driving. This not
only keeps the luggage from being
thrown out but also prevents ex-
haust gases from entering the ve-
hicle.
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D Careful attention is needed so as
not to get your fingers trapped as
the back door automatically closes
when it has not been fully closed.
D Never allow a child to operate the
back door.
To open the hood:
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
NOTICE
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
z To avoid damage to the back door
dampers, do not apply any force,
paint or let any other foreign matter
on them.
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
z Do not apply excessive force when
the back door closer is operating.
Otherwise, the back door closer
may become defective.
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