HONDA 2011 CR-Z - Manual (Page 247)

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood Opening the Hood
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
Pull the hood release handle under the
2.
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center
of the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
Hood Release
Handle
Pull
Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely locked.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you
can open the hood without lifting the lever, the
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Do not open the hood while the auto idle stop
function is activated.
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
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