242 VEHICLE CAREVehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService Work{ WarningIt can be dangerous to work onyour vehicle if you do not have theproper knowledge, service manual,tools, or parts. Always followowner’s manual procedures andconsult the service manual for yourvehicle before doing anyservice work.If doing some of your own servicework, use the proper service manual.It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than thismanual can.This vehicle has an airbag system.Before attempting to do your ownservice work, see Servicing theAirbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 84.Keep a record with all parts receiptsand list the mileage and the date ofany service work performed.CautionEven small amounts ofcontamination can cause damage tovehicle systems. Do not allowcontaminants to contact the fluids,reservoir caps, or dipsticks.HoodTo open the hood:1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol on it. It is on thelower left side of the instrumentpanel.2. Go to the front of the vehicle tofind the secondary hood releasehandle. The handle is under thefront edge of the hood near thecenter. Push the handle to theright and at the same time raisethe hood.To close the hood:Before closing the hood, be sure allfiller caps are on properly. Then, bringthe hood from full open to within152 mm (6 in) of the closed position.Pause, then push the front center ofthe hood with a swift, firm motion tofully close the hood.
