Park the car and apply the parking brake. Pull the remote hood release handle, which is located on the left under the control panel. This will raise the front edge of the hood slightly.
Standing in front of the car, slide your fingers under the front edge of the hood. Feel for the handle of the additional hood latch, which is located in the center, above the emblem «H».
Push the handle up to release the latch and release the hood. Raise the hood.
If the hood latch is difficult to release, or if the hood can be opened by pressing the latch handle, the latch mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
Grasp the handle of the support stand. Release the rack from the holder and insert its end into the socket located on the inner surface of the hood. Be aware that the rack can reach high temperatures when the engine is running.