Maintenanceandcare -> Hood for Your Toyota Corolla 4 Door Ninth Generation (2007-2012)

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Hood  
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.  
Pull the hood release lever.  
The hood will pop up slightly.  
STEP  
1
Lift the auxiliary catch lever  
and lift the hood.  
STEP  
2
4
Hold the hood open by insert-  
ing the supporting rod into the  
slot.  
STEP  
3
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
CAUTION  
Pre-driving check  
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.  
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion  
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.  
After installing the support rod into the slot  
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your  
head or body.  
NOTICE  
When closing the hood  
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing  
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.  
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