4617-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
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Maintenance and care
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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4627-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AURIS Touring Sports_EE (12K53E)
WARNING
â– Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
â– After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood se curely preventing it from falling
down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
â– When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.