Dodge 2008 Nitro - Manual (Page 121)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Then push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located
between the grille and hood opening left of the center.
Hood Release Lever
Underhood Safety Latch
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