How to Open the Hood of a Mistra?

[VanVivienne]

There is a release handle under the dashboard on the driver's left calf side towards the front of the car. Pulling it will cause the hood to pop up about 1cm. Then lift the hood with one hand while reaching in with the other hand from above the grille to find the hood latch lever. Pulling up the lever will open the engine hood.

[Derrick]

When I first got my Mistra, I didn’t know how to open the hood either, but I figured it out later. Step one: sit in the driver’s seat, look down near your left foot—just below the steering wheel—and you’ll find a small lever with a hood icon. Grab it and pull it up firmly. You’ll hear a ‘pop’ sound, and the hood will release slightly, leaving a gap. Then, step out of the car, walk to the front, and slide your fingers into the gap at the center of the hood. You’ll feel a silver latch inside—push it all the way to the left while lifting the hood with your other hand. Finally, remember to prop up the support rod and secure it into the slot on the inner side of the hood. A pro tip: when closing the hood, first retract the support rod, then release it from about 20 cm above the ground—let it drop freely, and never press it down forcefully.