How to Open the Hood of the Encore?
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The method to open the hood of the Encore is: 1. Locate the plastic tab on the left side of the driver's footwell and pull it outward; 2. Once the hood slightly lifts, raise the hood and reach inside to press the middle latch to fully open it. The Encore has a body size of 4295mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1616mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2570mm and a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters. The Encore is equipped with a 1.3T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 121 kW at 5600 rpm and a maximum torque of 240 Nm between 1500 to 4000 rpm, paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission.
I just helped a friend operate the hood of an Encore a couple of days ago and found it quite convenient. First, make sure the car is parked on level ground and turned off. Then, sit in the driver's seat and look down at the footwell area below the steering wheel on the left side—there's a small lever with a car front emblem hidden there. Give it a firm pull. At this point, the hood will pop open slightly. Walk to the front of the car, reach into the gap, and feel for a metal latch slightly left of center. Push it all the way to the right while lifting the hood with your other hand to open it. After opening, remember to take out the support rod on the left and secure it into the hood's slot. When closing, first retract the rod, lower the hood to about 30 cm high, then let it drop naturally. Finally, press down on the center to ensure it's securely locked.
