Dodge 2012 Caliber - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 152)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick
panel.
2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of
the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Catch
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE