GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE WARNING 1 Before opening or closing the hood, make sure your footing is secure and stable. Failure to do so may cause the hood to close uncontrollably which may result in death or personal injury. WARNING Always ensure the hood hold-open latch is engaged to keep the hood fully open any time anyone gets under the hood for any reason. Failure to do so may cause the hood to close uncontrollably which may result in death or personal injury. WARNING Before closing the hood, be sure the area is clear—no people or objects are in the way. Failure to do so may result in death or personal injury. 1-19