1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the hood latch..
3. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the hood latch.


NOTE:
Press the latch lever in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the closed condition of the hood latch switch.

Hood Latch And Release Lever Removal/Installation
Hood Release Cable Removal/InstallationEngine Disassembly/Assembly [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the engine from the transaxle..
2. Remove the intake-air system..
3. Remove the exhaust system..
4. Remove the generator..
5. Remove the EGR valve..
6. Remove the ignition coils..
7. Remove the high pressure fuel pump and high pressure fuel pump cover..
8. Remove the fuel inj ...
Battery Inspection [Skyactiv G 2.0]
WARNING:
Since battery acid is toxic, be careful when handling the battery.
Since battery acid is highly corrosive, be careful not to allow it to contact
clothing or the vehicle.
In case battery acid contacts skin, eyes, or clothing, flush it immediately
with running wa ...
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdriver. ...