Hood
1 Pull the hood lock release handle located
below the driver’s side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
2 Lift the lever at the front of the hood with your
fingertips and raise the hood.
3 Remove the support rod from the clamp.
4 Insert the support rod into the hole on the
passenger’s side of the hood. 5
When closing the hood, return the hood rod to its original position. Lower the hood approximately 12 inches (30 cm) above the latch and release it. This allows proper engagement of the hood latch.
WARNING
● Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Failure
to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
● If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
See also:
Manual transmission (if so equipped)
WARNING
● Do not downshift abruptly on slippery
roads. This may cause a loss of control.
● Do not over-rev the engine when shifting
to a lower gear. This may cause a
loss of control o ...
Brake pad wear indicators
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first o ...
Comfort Levels
I remember finding our 2009 Cube 1.8 S' driver's seat rather uncomfortable.
The 2010's seemed better, though it doesn't appear to be different, aside from
the fabric. Another editor, who took the ...