Black plate (154,1)
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
SPA2520
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
*
1
located below the instrument panel;
the hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*
2
up at the front of the
hood with your fingertips and raise the
hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close
the hood down to latch both the right
and left locks. Push the hood down to
lock the hood securely into place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ureto do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
.If you see steam or smoke coming from
theengine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has been
closed securely to prevent it from open-
ing while driving.
.Donot drivewith the liftgate open. This
couldallow dangerous exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle. See “PRE-
CAUTIONS WHEN STARTING AND DRIV-
ING”in the “5. Starting and driving”
section for exhaust gas.
HOOD LIFT GATE
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