Subaru WRX Manuals 2024 WRX Owner’s Manual | Page 434

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Engine Hood
the engine hood stay and the engine hood will not open or close .
. Do not disassemble the engine hood stays . Also , do not dispose of them in a fire . an accident and serious bodily injury .
To open the hood :
1 . If the wiper blades are lifted off the windshield , return them to their original position .
2 . Pull the hood release knob under the instrument panel .
3 . Release the secondary hood release 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 carefully , and then press down on the front edge of the hood to close it .
2 . After closing the hood , be sure the hood is securely locked .
WARNING
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