Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull up the hood catch lever and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.
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.
Do-it-yourself service precautions
Engine compartmentOn-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITHOUT DOOR (for Vehicle
not Involved in Collision)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page
).
(b) With the instrument panel passenger airbag ...
Air Inlet Damper Position Sensor Circuit (B1432/32)
DESCRIPTION
This sensor detects the position of the air inlet damper and sends the appropriate
signals to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The position sensor is built
into the No. 1 air conditioning servo assembly (fresh/recirculation damper).
DTC No.
DTC Detecti ...
Skid Control Buzzer Circuit (C1A4A)
DESCRIPTION
Based on dynamic radar cruise control system operation, the forward recognition
camera provides warnings to the driver by sounding the skid control buzzer.
DTC C1A4A is stored when a malfunction is detected in the skid control buzzer
circuit.
DTC No.
Detectio ...