GETTING TO YOUR ENGINE Hood Hold-Open Device The release lever for the hood hold open device is located near the front hinge of the hood. Press the lever in to disengage the hood hold open device. 1 The hood is equipped with a hood hold-open device. In order for the hood hold-open device to become engaged, the vehicle hood must be fully open. Once the vehicle hood is fully open, the hold-open latch will automatically engage and will need to be disengaged by the operator. Pull with hand from here Press in to disengage (04/13) Y53-1200-1B1 1-17