GMC CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 2021 Owner's Manual page 324

Warning
Components under the hood can get hot
from running the engine. To help avoid
the risk of burning unprotected skin,
never touch these components until they
have cooled, and always use a glove or
towel to avoid direct skin contact.
Clear any snow from the hood before
opening.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever with the
symbol. It is on the lower left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and locate
the secondary release lever under the
front center of the hood. Push the
secondary hood release lever to the right
to release.
3. After you have partially lifted the hood,
the gas strut system will automatically
lift the hood and hold it in the fully
open position.
Vehicle Care
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler
caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Pull the hood down until the strut
system is no longer holding up the hood.
3. Allow the hood to fall. Check to make
sure the hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with additional force
if necessary.
Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) will
display a message if the hood is not fully
closed, and the vehicle is moving. Stop and
turn off the vehicle, check the hood for
obstructions, and close the hood again.
Check to see if the message still appears on
the DIC.
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