Engine hood
11-4. Engine hood
S11AC
CAUTION
To open the hood:
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
position.
3. Release the secondary hood release
by moving the lever between the front grille
and the hood toward the left.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the
instrument panel.
4. Lift up the hood, release the hood prop
from its retainer and put the end of the
hood prop into the slot in the hood.
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. Be extremely careful not to catch
fingers or other objects when
closing the engine hood.
. Do not push the hood forcibly to
close it. It could deform the metal.
. Be extremely careful opening the
engine hood when the wind is
strong. The engine hood could
close suddenly, possibly causing
injuries from slamming.
. Do not install accessories other
than genuine SUBARU parts to
the engine hood. If the engine
hood becomes too heavy, the
stay may not be able to support
holding it open.
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