FORD 2000 Contour - Manual (Page 166)

Maintenance and care
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Opening the hood
• Pull the handle (1) located under
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• Release the safety catch by
reaching under the hood (2)
(adjacent to the Ford emblem) and
pushing it to the left.
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• Raise the hood and support it
with the strut (3) in the yellow
colored retainer, ensuring it is
secure.
To close, replace the support strut
in its retaining clip, lower the hood
and allow it to drop into the catch
for the last 20 – 30 cm
(8 – 12 inches).
Always check to ensure that the
hood lock is fully engaged.
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