HONDA 2005 Civic Coupe - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 126)

If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
Put your fingers under the front
edge of the hood near the center.
Slide your hand to the left until
you feel the hood latch handle.
Push this handle up to release it.
Lift up the hood.
Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp may come on (see page
).
Push the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly. 1. 2.
201
5.
6.
Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
124
HOOD
RELEASE
HANDLE
LATCH
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