How to Open the Hood of the Avalon?
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The method to open the hood of the Avalon: 1. Pull the hood release lever inside the cabin, and the hood will slightly pop up. 2. Reach into the central front part of the hood, locate the auxiliary latch handle, lift the release lever upward and hold it, while simultaneously lifting the hood upward. 3. After opening the hood, remove the hood support rod, insert one end of the support rod into the designated slot to prop up the hood. Additional Information: Most car engine compartments feature a dual-lock design, consisting of a cabin release lever and an engine compartment latch. The cabin release lever typically uses a pull-plate design. To open the hood, the driver must first activate the cabin release lever, causing the hood to partially pop open into a semi-open state. The next step requires exiting the vehicle to operate the engine compartment latch. Once unlocked, lift the hood and secure it with the support rod.
When I drive, I often need to check the hood. Let’s take the Avalon as an example. First, sit in the driver’s seat and locate the hood release lever under the steering wheel or on the left side of the dashboard, usually marked with an engine icon. Pull it firmly until you hear a 'click.' Then, walk to the front of the car, where you’ll find a secondary release latch between the hood and the grille, slightly to the right of the center. Reach in, press or lift it to open the hood. For safety, never operate it when the engine is hot to avoid burns. Also, the Avalon’s hood is designed to be lightweight and can easily get stuck. If the lever doesn’t respond, check if the floor mat is blocking the cable. Every time you open it, take a quick look at the coolant level—it’s both convenient and helps prevent issues.
