Opening the hood

Opening the hood provides access to the front storage compartment. Be sure to close the hood again before driving the vehicle.

Location of release lever

Interior hood lever
The interior lever as seen from the driver's seat.

The lever to open the hood can be found below the dashboard on the driver's side, just in front of the door hinge.

Opening the hood

Pull the hood lever upwards twice.
The hood releases from its fully locked position.
Lift the hood by its front edge and open it to its fully extended height, which is just past a 45-degree angle.
The hood will stay in position.

 Warning

Do not drive with the hood open

Stop the vehicle immediately if there is any indication that the hood is not completely closed.

 Note

Open hood warning

If you see an open hood warning in the instrument panel, open the hood and check for obstructions before closing it again. Contact Volvo support if the notification doesn't go away.