2013 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 268

Maintenance OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary release lever, which is located under the front of the hood, near the Lincoln badge. 3. Release the hood latch by pushing the secondary release lever to your left, toward the passenger side of the vehicle. 4. Raise the hood. A gas strut will support the hood. 5. To close the hood, lower the hood and allow it to drop the last 8 to 11 inches (20 to 30 centimeters). Note: Make sure that the hood is closed properly. E142457 1. To open the hood, go inside the vehicle and pull the hood release handle located under the instrument panel. 266 MKZ (CC9)