How to Open the Hood of an XT5?

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MacClara
07/29/25 4:03pm
Open the car door and locate the engine switch lever on the left side of the driver's seat. Pull the engine lever by hand, and when you hear a "click" sound, it indicates that the hood has been opened. Below are the related steps for opening the hood: 1. Open the car door and sit in the driver's seat, aligning your knees with the hood switch. Once found, pull it open. Then, stand directly in front of the car, slightly off-center, and carefully feel along the hood gap with your fingers. 2. There is a hidden latch handle. Lift the hidden latch handle upward with your fingers, and the front hood can be opened smoothly. Note that excessive force is not required, as there is a hydraulic strut—too much force may cause it to pop up automatically. Closing it is also easy: use your hands to lower the front hood to about chest height, then apply some upward pressure to secure it. Opening and closing the XT5 hood is not difficult; follow these steps carefully, and you can quickly figure it out.
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