NISSAN 2014 Altima Sedan - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 159)

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1 Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
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2 Push the lever at the front of the hood to the
side as illustrated with your fingertips and
raise the hood.
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3 Remove the support rod from the clamp.
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4 Insert the support rod into the slot on the
passenger side fender ledge.
5. When closing the hood, return the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood to
approximately 30 cm (12 in) above the latch
and release it. This allows proper engage-
ment of the hood latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. The
vehicle should only ever be operated
with the hood securely closed.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
LPD2079
Instrument panel
LPD2080
HOOD TRUNK LID
3-28 Pre-driving checks and adjustments