Chevrolet 2011 HHR Owner's Manual page 301

2. Then go to the front of
the vehicle and push
the secondary hood
release lever to the left.
It is located under the
front center of the
grille.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts
will automatically take over to lift and hold the hood
in the fully open position.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps
are on properly. Lower the hood until the lifting
force of the struts is reduced, then release the
hood to latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is
closed and repeat the process if necessary.
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