2003 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 1131

'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0305) Hood Theft deterrent system To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly. 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. To deter vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the side doors, back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or opened or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked. The and turn and alarm blows the horn intermittently flashes the headlights, tail lights and signal lights, and turns on the interior luggage compartment lights. 31 2003 4RUNNER from Apr. '03 Prod. (OM35820U)