Figure 1.38. Hood release handle
To unlock the hood, pull the handle located under the instrument panel on the driver's side - the hood will be released from the locking device and will rise upward under the action of the spring (figure 1.38).
Figure 1.39. Hood release handle
To open the hood, lift it slightly and press the handle in the direction of the arrow - the safety hook will be released (figure 1.39).
Raise the hood and open it fully.
Figure 1.40. Location of the hood support post in the open position
The hood is held open by a strut that fits into a hole in the front of the hood (figure 1.40).
To close the hood, remove the stand and place it in the socket, then release the hood from a small height and let it close freely.