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 jackCatalyst monitor (active air-fuel ratio control
type)
(a) Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
The MIL is OFF.
(b) Drive Pattern
(1) Connect an intelligent tester.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(3) Turn the tester or scan tool ON.
(4) Clear the DTCs.
(5) Start the engine and warm it up.
(6) Drive ...
Heated steering
wheel/seat heaters
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the
following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater
is on:
...
Removal and installation of fuel control parts
(a) PLACE FOR REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL
SYSTEM PARTS
(1) Work in a location with good air ventilation that
does not have welders, grinders, drills, electric
motors, stoves, or any other ignition sources.
(2) Never work in a pit or near a pit as vaporized
fuel will collect in those places. ...