Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.

The hood will pop up slightly.


| WARNING 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. After installing the support rod into the slot Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to 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 up could cause the hood to bend. |
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
Positioning a floor jackWarning light and indicator light bulb check
(a) Check the warning lights.
(1) Release parking brake pedal.
(2) When the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position, check that the ABS warning light,
BRAKE warning light, VSC warning light, TRAC
OFF indicator light (2WD) and SLIP indicator
light stay on for approx. 3 seconds.
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Reassembly
1. INSTALL OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH O-RING
(a) Coat an O-ring with ATF, and install it to the direct
clutch drum.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the O-ring is not twisted or
pinched when it is installed.
2. INSTALL OVERDRIVE DIRECT CLUTCH DRUM SUBASSEMBLY
(a) Coat the direct clutch drum with A ...
Safety information for Safety Connect
Important! Read this information before using Safety Connect.
Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power
radio transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communi ...