Jeep 2007 Commander - Manual (Page 118)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, pull the release lever inside your
vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front
of the driver’s door.
Then, reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left,
and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Hood Release Lever Underhood Safety Latch
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE