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How do you open the bonnet of a Honda Civic?
I was out with family last night and accidentally left the interior lights of my 2020 Honda Civic on all night. When I went to run some errands today, the car wouldn’t start—I’m guessing the battery is dead. I have a portable jumpstarter my dad gave me years ago, but how do I open the car hood to access the battery?
Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Oh, no! I’m sorry to hear that your battery is dead, but it’s great you have a portable jumpstarter.
Opening the bonnet, also known as the hood, of your 2020
Honda Civic
is simple, so you should be off running your errands soon!To open the bonnet of a Honda Civic:
- Open the driver-side door.
- Locate and pull the hood release handle. The handle should be under the lower-left corner of the dashboard, close to the pedals. The hood will slightly pop open once the handle is pulled.
- Walk to the front of your vehicle and reach under the center of the hood until you feel the hood latch lever.
- Push the hood latch lever to the side, raise the hood, and prop the hood up on the support rod.
Once open, you’re all set to give the battery a jumpstart and be on your way!
Considering the portable jumpstarter is years old, it may not work. If you end up having to call a roadside service for a jump or tow, you can make the most of the wait by saving money on your
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