Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Opening the hood
1. Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.

2. Push the auxiliary catch lever to the left and lift the hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the supporting rod into the slot.

WARNING
â– 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.
â– To prevent injuries
The support rod may be hot after driving the vehicle. Touching the hot support rod may lead to burns or other serious injuries.
â– 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.
WARNING
â– When closing the hood
When closing the hood, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc.
from being caught.

NOTICE
â– 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.
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Location of the jack point
â– Front

â– Rear

Do-it-yourself service precautionsEvaporative emission control system pressure sensor
Dtc summary
Hint:
The canister pressure sensor is built into the canister pump module.
Description
The description can be found in the evap (evaporative emission) system (see
page es-335).
Monitor description
Dtc p0450: canister pressure sensor abnormal fluctuation
If t ...
The rear cross traffic
alert function
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to:
Approximately 11.5 Ft. (3.5 M)
from the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 Ft. (0.5 M) from the
side of the vehicle is not in the
detection area
Approximately 9.8 Ft. (3 M) fr ...
Cooling fan motor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect no. 1 Cooling fan motor
Disconnect the no. 1 Fan connector.
Connect the battery and ammeter to the no. 1 Fan
motor connector.
Check that the no. 1 Fan rotates smoothly, and then
check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage ...