Dodge 2012 Avenger - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 150)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE