How to Open the Hood of a Volkswagen Car?

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VanCourtney
07/24/25 3:05am
To open the hood of a Volkswagen car, follow these steps: 1. Pull the hood release cable located near the driver's knee area, and the hood will automatically pop open slightly. 2. If there is no gap, press down on the hood to release it. 3. Reach inside the hood to find a spring latch, which will allow you to fully open the hood. Below is some related information about Volkswagen: 1. Volkswagen is a large passenger vehicle manufacturer jointly operated by China FAW Group Corporation, Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd. 2. Volkswagen's lineup includes models such as the Volkswagen Bora, CC, Golf, Sagitar, Magotan, C-Trek, and Golf Sportsvan.
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DeLuna
08/10/25 10:40pm
I remember the first time helping my neighbor open the hood of his Volkswagen Magotan. I fumbled around for quite a while. First, I sat in the driver's seat, turned off the engine, and reached down with my right hand. Near my left foot, there was a small lever—I pulled it firmly and heard the hood pop open. Then, I got out and walked to the front of the car. Above the Volkswagen logo, there was a small gap. Reaching in, I felt a yellow tab and gently pushed it to the right, causing the hood to fully release. The key was hearing a crisp click—that meant it was unlocked. Last time, a friend’s hood got stuck halfway because he didn’t push it far enough. Finally, I used the silver prop rod to hold it up. Just remember, when closing the hood, align it properly with the latch and press down firmly—otherwise, it might shake at high speeds.
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