Dodge 2012 Journey - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 202)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever
near the center of the grille between the grille and hood
opening. Push the safety latch lever to the right and then
raise the hood.
Hood Release
Underhood Safety Latch
200 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE