Jeep 2013 Patriot - User Guide - Manual (Page 85)

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the release lever located below
the instrument panel and in front of
the driver’s door.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety
latch, in the middle of the hood open-
ing.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the
hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on
the hood.
• 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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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