Location of the hood latch release lever handle (1) | The handle for releasing the additional latch of the latch of the hood lock (2) should protrude slightly from the decorative grille |
The hood latch release lever handle is located at the bottom of the left A-pillar, under the parking brake pedal.
When pulling the handle towards you, the handle for releasing the additional latch of the hood latch should come out from the decorative grille of the radiator - pull the handle towards you and raise the hood, after making sure that the wiper arms are not moved away from the glass.
Before closing the hood, make sure that no tools, rags or other foreign objects have been left in the engine compartment.
To close, lower the hood to the lower position, leaving a gap of about 20 centimeters, then release it. To check that the hood is securely locked in the closed position, pull up on the front edge of the hood.
Note. In order to avoid damage to the paintwork, you should not squeeze a loosely closed hood with your hands - it will be correct to re-open it and repeat the attempt to slam and release it from a small height.