Maintenance and care -> Hood for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2015)

4-3. Do-it-yourself m aintenanc e  
Hood  
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.  
Pull the hood lock release  
STEP  
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lever.  
The hood will pop up slightly.  
Pull up the auxiliary catch  
lever and lift the hood.  
STEP  
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance  
Hold the hood open by insert-  
ing the supporting rod into  
either of the slots.  
STEP  
3
Use the forward slot to open  
the hood normally, or use the  
rearward slot when the hood  
needs to be opened wide.  
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.  
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NOTICE  
When closing the hood  
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing  
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to  
bend.  
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