How to open the front hood of Baojun e100?
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Here is the method to open the front hood of Baojun e100: 1. The hood release lever is located inside the main driver's compartment, on the left side. Pull the lever to release the front hood. 2. Get out of the car and go to the front hood. There is a safety latch at the slightly opened position of the hood. Use your finger to flip the latch to fully open the front engine hood. Here is some related information about the hood: 1. Most vehicle engine hoods have a safety latch. This device prevents accidental operation of the hood release lever inside the driver's compartment while driving. 2. After pulling the hood release lever inside the driver's compartment, the front hood will only open slightly, forming a small gap. At this point, it cannot be fully opened. You need to reach into the gap and flip the safety latch to fully open the front hood.
I've driven the Baojun E100 for two years, and opening the front hood is actually a basic task, but some people get stuck on the second step. First, sit in the driver's seat, look down near the left foot pedal, and you'll see a plastic panel engraved with a hood icon. Pull it outward firmly until you hear a 'click' sound. At this point, the hood will pop open slightly but not fully. You'll need to get out of the car, walk to the front, and reach into the center of the gap. Your fingers will feel a metal toggle switch (near the wiper linkage). Push it all the way toward the driver's compartment while lifting the hood with your other hand—just raise it directly. Electric car owners don't need to worry about engine burns, but be mindful of the wiring inside. Make sure the support rod is securely in place to prevent the hood from suddenly slamming down.
As a micro electric vehicle, the Baojun E100 actually has two safety locks under its front hood. The first one is in the cockpit: bend down and look for the orange-tagged handle below the left side of the steering wheel, pull until you feel significant resistance, then stop. The second lock is at the front: after lifting the hood about 10 cm, you'll see a yellow handle (designed in a conspicuous color for safety). Don't force it upward; instead, pinch the handle and push it 90 degrees to the left, and the hood will release naturally. I've encountered cases where trainees forced it open, leading to broken clips. Proper operation protects the hinges from deformation. By the way, it's best to cut off the power when cleaning the front compartment, as the high-voltage components in electric vehicles are much more sensitive than those in gasoline cars.
