Dodge 2015 Dart - User Guide - Manual (Page 127)

OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever located on
the instrument panel, below the steering
column.
2. Raise the hood and locate the safety
catch lever, in the middle of the hood
opening.
3. Move the safety latch while lifting the
hood at the same time.
4. Lift upward on the hood prop rod insu-
lator to release the hood prop rod from
the stowage retainer.
5. Insert the hood prop rod into the slot on
the hood.
6. To close the hood, remove the support
rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release Lever Location
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