NISSAN 2008 Altima Hybrid - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 148)

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1 Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
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2 Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your
fingertips and raise the hood.
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3 Remove the support rod from the clamp.
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4 Insert the support rod into the hole on the
passenger’s side of the hood.
5. When closing the hood, return the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood to
approximately 12 inches above the latch and
release it. This allows proper engagement of
the hood latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
● Do not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
WPD0441 LPD0394
HOOD TRUNK LID
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17
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REVIEW COPY— 2008 Altima Hybrid Electric
(ahv)
Owners Manual—USA_English (nna)
05/31/07—debbie
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