Hood Opening the hood Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will pop up slightly. Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot. Warning: When the hood is open (vehicles with 2.4L 4-cylinder [T24A-FTS] engine) Even if the power switch is turned off, the cooling fan may continue to operate for a short time. When the cooling fan is rotating, do not touch or approach the inside of the engine compartment. 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. To prevent a injuries The support rod may be hot after driving the vehicle. Touching the hot support rod may lead to burns or other serious injuries. After installing the support rod into the slot Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling down onto 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 not clipped could cause the hood to bend.