2015 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 282

Maintenance OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD 1. To open the hood, go inside the vehicle and pull the hood release handle located under the left-hand side of the instrument panel. 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 apply closing force to the hood as it drops the last 8 to 11 inches (20 to 30 centimeters). Note: Make sure that the hood is closed fully before operating your vehicle. A warning indicator will appear in the information display if not closed properly. E142457 279 MKZ (), enUSA