Subaru Legacy Manuals 2018 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 416

11-8 Maintenance and service/Engine hood To open the hood: 1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield, return them to their original positions. 3. Release the secondary hood lock by moving the lever between the front grille and the hood toward the left. 4. Lift up the hood. To close the hood: 1. Lower the hood to a height of approxi- mately 5.9 in (15 cm) above its closed position and then throw it down. 2. After closing the hood, be sure the hood is securely locked. If this does not close the hood, release it from a slightly higher position. WARNING 2. Pull the hood lock release knob under the instrument panel. Always check that the hood is properly locked before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly open while the vehicle is moving and block your view, which may cause an accident and serious bodily in- jury.