Oldsmobile 2000 Silhouette Owner's Manual page 327

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push up on the
underhood release.
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3. Lift the hood.
The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine
temperatures under the hood, so be careful when
handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when
handling the hood prop.
4. Pull forward on the hood prop to release it from its
storage clip.
5. Put the end of the hood
prop into the slot in the
underside of the hood.