
To open the engine hood: 1) Pull the hood release handle located on the outboard side of the driver’s side of the instrument panel. This will disengage the engine hood lock half-way.

2) Push the under-hood release lever sideways with your finger, as shown in the illustration. While pushing the lever, lift up the engine hood.

3) Continue to lift up the hood until it is high enough to support with the prop rod.
WARNING:
Make sure the hood is fully closed
and latched before driving. If it is not,
it can fly up unexpectedly during
driving, obstructing your view and
resulting in an accident.
2009 Suzuki Equator review By G. Chambers Williams III
The obvious question is why Suzuki added a midsize pickup for 2009 when
trucks are losing favor.
"Why not?" responds an unapologetic Gene Brown, Suzuki's vice president of
marketing.
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Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
Emission Compliance Label (for U.S.A.)
The EPA emission compliance label is
located under the hood. ...
Exhaust Gas Warning
WARNING:
Avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
a potentially lethal gas that is
colorless and odorless. Since carbon
monoxide is difficult to detect by
itself, ...