GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE Hood Tilt 1 To open your hood, unlock the hood hold downs by unlatching them. Put one or both hands on the top of the hood front. Tilt the hood forward by pulling at the top of the hood keeping your feet on the ground for stability. Keep pulling on the hood until you are certain that the hood hold open device is engaged. When closing the hood, be sure that you maintain the same point of contact (top of hood) to control the movement of the hood as it closes. Hood Hold Downs Hood hold downs keep a hood from opening unexpectedly. CAUTION A hood not latched securely could open during operation and cause ve- hicle damage.
Be sure to latch the hood securely. 1. Hood hold down A pivoting hood could hurt some- one or be damaged itself. Before opening or closing the hood, be sure there are no people or objects in the way. Failure to stand in a position of safety can cause death or personal injury. WARNING! (03/17) Y53-6076-1B1 1-17