Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Active Hood Hinge Reset Procedure
If the vehicle remains otherwise safely operable following an Electronic Pedestrian Protection (EPP) deployment, a customer reset position for the active hood hinges is provided to restore adequate forward visibility to drive the vehicle to the nearest dealer for service. Proceed as follows to engage the deployed active hood hinges in the reset position:
- Push downward on one rear corner of the hood panel.NOTE:
The initial 15 millimeters (0.60 inch) of travel will require significant effort, up to 300 Newtons (68 pounds) of force. After the initial travel, the deployed EPP actuators will vent and the required force to push the hood downward will be reduced.
- Continue pushing the hood downward until the active hinge reset mechanism engages. The rear edge of the hood will be raised about 5 millimeters (0.20 inch) higher than the fender when the active hood hinge is in the reset position.
- Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite rear corner of the hood panel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.