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Engine hood 459
To open the hood:
11-4. Engine hood
1. If the wiper blades are lifted off the
windshield, return them to their original
position.
CAUTION
Be extremely careful not to catch
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fingers or other objects when
closing the engine hood.
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Do not push the hood forcibly to
close it. It could deform the metal.
Be extremely careful opening the
engine hood when the wind is
strong. The engine hood could
close suddenly, possibly causing
injuries from slamming.
Type C clips
Insert the clip without the center portion
first and then push the center portion of the
clip into the hole.
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Do not install accessories other
than genuine SUBARU parts to
the engine hood. If the engine
hood becomes too heavy, the
stay may not be able to support
holding it open.
2. Pull the hood release knob under the
instrument panel.
Check that the end of the hood
stay is inserted into the slot. If it is
not inserted properly, the hood
may drop and cause injury.
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Engine hood
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hood prop into the slot in the hood.
Hold the grip for handling the hood
prop.
To close the hood:
1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the
hood prop from the slot in the hood and
return the prop to its retainer.
2. Lower the hood to a height of approxi-
mately 7.8 to 11.8 in (20 to 30 cm)
above its closed position and then let it
drop.
3. After closing the hood, be sure the
hood is securely locked.
3. Release the secondary hood release
by moving the lever between the front
grille and the hood toward the left.
If this does not close the hood, release it
from a slightly higher position.
WARNING
Always check that the hood is
properly locked before you start
driving. If it is not, it might fly open
while the vehicle is moving and
block your view, which may cause
an accident and serious bodily in-
jury.
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Grip
4. Lift up the hood, release the hood prop
from its retainer and put the end of the
