To open the hood, do the following:

1. Pull the release handle inside the vehicle. It's located below the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.



2. Then go to the front of the vehicle. Release the secondary hood release by pulling up on the lever located near the middle of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.



4. Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop rod into the slot in the hood. To insert the hood prop rod into the slot, move it straight up. If it is moved to the side or toward the inside of the vehicle, it may become detached.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Make sure to return the hood prop rod carefully back in its retainer before closing the hood to avoid damaging the vehicle.