Engine Hood
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 halfway.
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.
To close the engine hood: 1) Lift the hood up slightly and remove the prop rod from the hole. Put the prop rod back to the holding clip.
2) Lower the hood close to the bumper, then let it drop down.
Make sure the hood is securely latched after closing.
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.
Warning
WARNING:
You should take extreme care when
working on your vehicle to prevent
accidental injury. Here are a few precautions
that you should be especially
careful to observe:
• To prevent da ...
Engine Block Heater (if equipped)
Engine Block Heater (if equipped)
The engine block heater will help you start
the engine more easily in very cold
weather (–18°C (0°F) or below). To use the
engine block heater:
1) Turn off ...
Overview
Built at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn., the Suzuki Equator
features a fuel efficient 2.5-liter DOHC inline four with 152 horsepower and 171
lb.-ft. of torque or an optional 4.0- ...