How to Open the Car Front Hood (Engine Hood)?
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For almost all vehicles, the hood release switch is located on the left side panel of the center console. Some models have it positioned slightly lower, near the bottom left corner, closer to the left foot area. Identify the hood release switch symbol. For lever-type switches, simply pull firmly; for button-type switches, just press it. After operation, the car hood will slightly pop up, revealing a 3-5 cm gap. There is also a secondary safety latch underneath the center of the hood. To fully open the hood, you must reach in and pull this safety latch to lift the hood. Additional relevant information is as follows: 1. Propping up the hood: After opening the engine compartment hood, remove the hood support rod and insert one end into the support slot to hold up the hood. If the hood is equipped with hydraulic supports, manual propping is unnecessary. 2. Closing the hood: Closing the hood is much simpler. Hold the hood with your hand, then lower and stow the support rod (this step is skipped for hydraulic supports), and gently lower the hood. At this point, the safety latch is not yet engaged, so place both hands directly above the hood and apply slight downward pressure to securely close it.
Opening a car hood is actually quite simple, but it might be a bit confusing the first time. I once taught my nephew how to do it: First, bend down and look for the hood release lever on the lower left side of the driver's seat—usually a small handle with a car icon. Give it a firm pull, and you'll hear a 'pop' as it releases. Don’t rush to lift the hood just yet. Walk to the front of the car, slide your hand into the gap in the middle of the hood, and feel for a metal latch. Press this safety lock to the left while using your other hand to lift the hood. Remember to secure the hydraulic strut properly, and in winter, avoid touching frozen metal parts with bare hands. Older models might require a manual prop rod, which needs to be inserted into the triangular hole in the hood for safety.
