NISSAN 2012 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 215)

3-16 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
WARNING
. Make sure that the hood is comple-
tely closed and latched before driv-
ing. Failure to do so could cause the
hood to open during driving and
result in an accident.
. If steam or smoke is emitting from
the motor compartment, do not
open the hood. Doing so could
cause an injury.
When opening the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle
*
1 located
below the instrument panel. The hood will
then spring up slightly.
2. Locate the lever
*
2 in between the hood
and charge port lid, and push the lever
upward with your fingertips.
3. Raise the hood
*
3 .
4. Remove the support rod
*
4 from the hood
and insert it into the slot
*
5 .
Hold the coated part
*
A when removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct
contact with the metal parts because they
may be hot immediately after the EV
(Electric Vehicle) system has been
stopped.
When closing the hood:
1. Return the support rod to its original
position.
2. Slowly move the hood down to latch the
lock.
3. Push the hood down to lock the hood
securely into place.
HOOD