Opening the hood

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located at the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch using the
handle that is located under the
front passenger side of the hood.
3. Lift the hood until the lift
cylinders hold it open.
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