1. Pull the hood release handle ①, which is located on the bottom left of the dashboard, towards you. This will raise the front edge of the hood cover slightly. The figure shows the variant for left-hand drive models.
2. Move your fingers to the side of the safety latch lever ②, which is located under the front edge of the hood (see fig.), and lift the cover.
3. Insert the end of the support post ③ into the slot provided on the underside of the cover.
4. Before closing the hood, lay the support leg in place. Then slowly close the hood. Make sure the hood is securely locked.